Head of Buying

What''s in it for you?A genuine opportunity to influence one of the biggest categories within a successful and growing business.You''ll have the autonomy to shape product ranges, build long-term supplier partnerships and develop your team, all while staying involved in the part of buying you enjoy most.Add in a supportive culture, flexible working, regular supplier visits and trade shows, and you''ve got a Head of Buying role that offers both variety and the chance to make a real commercial impact. What can I expect?Yes, you''ll be leading a team.Yes, you''ll help shape the buying strategy.But this isn''t one of those Head of roles where you spend your week in meetings looking at spreadsheets.This is a hands-on buying role for someone who genuinely enjoys being close to the products, the suppliers and the market.You''ll have the freedom to influence ranges, develop supplier relationships, and play a key role in deciding what thousands of customers see every week. About the jobAs Head of Buying, you''ll lead a small buying team responsible for one of the business''s largest and most important product categories.While you''ll be responsible for setting direction and supporting your team, you''ll also remain heavily involved in the day-to-day buying activity.It''s a varied role where commercial instinct is just as important as analytical thinking.You''ll have plenty of autonomy, but equally, you''ll be surrounded by experienced people who genuinely enjoy working together. The ..... full job details .....