Kidswear Head of Buying

Head of Buying Kidswear

A wellloved British designer brand in London is seeking an experienced Head of Buying to lead their Kidswear category. The role reports to the CEO.

Head of Buying Kidswear: The Role:

Prepare the annual buying budget and outline the buying plan for the year.

Responsible for the buying P&L for the Kidswear category across all geographies

Align the buying plan with the overall business strategy

Lead improvements in category buying by intime buying volume management improve margins etc

Manage and develop vendor and supplier relationships

Lead and manage the buying team in Kidswear

Requirements

Head of Buying Kidswear: The Candidate:

You will

have a strong kidswear buying background ideally with a UK/European brand or specialised kidswear retailer

be experienced in critical path management and margin optimisation

have knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods

have negotiation/influencing skills

have a sharp business acumen and a broad skill set in management within large matrix structures

have effective people management team building and strong communication skills

have confident presentations skills with excellent attention to detail

Please apply in confidence