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Head of Recruitment Solutions - Quest Search & Selection
Quest Search and Selection are excited to recruit for a Head of Buying – Appliances to lead the strategic direction, buying, and commercial performance across SDA & MDA categories.
We are partnering is one of the biggest European retail platforms. This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.
Role and Responsibilities of this Head of Buying – Appliances
* Lead a small team of Category Managers & Assistants with the end-to-end purchase and buying strategy for your assigned categories, ensuring strong profitability and Gross Merchandise Value growth.
* Actively contribute to shaping sales business strategies and building robust procurement plans that align with company goals.
* Lead & negotiate the right suppliers. onboarding winning products, spearhead commercial negotiations whilst managing pricing strategies & reducing costs.
* Ensure accurate documentation and data management.
* Product Strategy & Selection & curating the best product assortments for the localised consumer keeping product rationalisation, pricing & promotions at the core.
* Liaison with international supply chain teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment while maximizing support and resources.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse sales and 3rd party customer data to identify growth opportunities, optimize performance, and enhance profit margins.
Qualifications Required for this Head of Buying – Appliances
* 8-12 years category management experience +
* You must be considered as hands-on & strategic in your experience & mindset.
* That you have extensive electronics & electrical appliances purchasing and sales, ideally with a strong retail or pureplay e-commerce background. Categories include Cleaning, Kitchen Heating, Cooling & Washing appliances.
* Deep knowledge of the German market, with first-hand insight the relevant categories.
* Someone with deep marketing & consumer insight, strong vendor relationships, and sharp purchasing instincts.
* A passionate team player who thrives in dynamic environments, brings energy and innovation, and puts the team and company first.
The benefits for this Head of Buying – Appliances:
* x2 month salary bonus
* Hybrid work policy of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
* Pension contribution
If you have the right category retail or eCommerce experience please apply today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting, Sales, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Retail, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Online and Mail Order Retail
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