Ref: GP340-709

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Buying Manager's responsibilities will involve:

* Managing the seasonal margin, sell offs, cost prices and monthly forecasts for the ranges
* Delivering marketing briefs on a monthly basis as per the business plans
* Managing all contracts across the merchandise divisions as well as the supplier strategies, development and performance
* Facilitating the supplier allocation within agreed time frames
* Managing a team of 10 people
* Ensuring that the merchandise buying activities are in line with the achievement of the company's objectives

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

* Experience and understanding of the Buying and Clothing Retail process
* At least 10 years of senior level buying experience
* Proven track record in buying for ladieswear fashion
* Strong understanding of the retail business and all related processes
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills

This is an exciting opportunity with a guaranteed excellent package that awaits the successful candidate. If you think that you have the right skills and experience to qualify for this role, send us your CV today.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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