Head of Buying - Kidswear

Head of Buying – Kidswear

A well loved 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 in-time buying, volume management, improve margins etc
• Manage and develop vendor and supplier relationships
• Lead and manage the buying team in Kidswear

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