Head of Retail Buying
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £90,000 - £140,000 per annum
Job Description:
Quest Search & Selection are recruiting for a Head of Retail Buying to lead the end-to-end buying strategy across branded hardlines categories, driving product, supplier, and trading performance.
This is a high-profile leadership role working closely with the Trading Director to shape a strong branded product mix, deliver effective trading plans, and build high-performing supplier partnerships.
An exciting opportunity to drive growth within a fast-paced omnichannel retailer.
Key Responsibilities of this Head of Retail Buying role -
*Lead and define the overall buying strategy across 5-7 retail categories, aligning with wider commercial objectives
*Translate business goals into clear category strategies and trading plans
*Drive sales, margin, and growth through range optimisation, pricing, and supplier negotiations
*Lead supplier strategy, including onboarding new brands and optimising the supplier base
*Partner closely with the Merchandising team to align stock, space, and range strategies
*Lead weekly trading reviews, ensuring clear commercial accountability across performance metrics
*Protect margin through effective pricing and promotional strategiesLead, develop, and performance-manage the buying team, setting clear KPIs across sales, margin, and stock
Key Requirements of this Headof Retail Buying role:
*3-5+ years’ experience operating at Head of Buying, Buying Director, or Senior Buying Manager level
*Circa 10+ years’ total experience within retail buying
*Strong background in branded, non-fashion general merchandise (e.g. Home & Garden, DIY, Electricals, Utilities)
*Proven track record of owning trading performance and delivering category growth or turnaround
*Ideally have experience leading and developing multi-layered buying teams
*Highly commercial with strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
*Data-led, decisive, and comfortable operating within fast-paced, evolving environments
Benefits of this Headof Retail Buying role:
*Brand new head office ( this is a fully WIO position)
*Close to tube station or subsidised parking
*26 days Holiday plus bank holiday
*Car Allowance
*Pension
*Bonus
*Private Medical care
If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Head of Buying & have the right skills, please apply quoting reference no. JO-.
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.
This is a high-profile leadership role working closely with the Trading Director to shape a strong branded product mix, deliver effective trading plans, and build high-performing supplier partnerships.
An exciting opportunity to drive growth within a fast-paced omnichannel retailer.
Key Responsibilities of this Head of Retail Buying role -
*Lead and define the overall buying strategy across 5-7 retail categories, aligning with wider commercial objectives
*Translate business goals into clear category strategies and trading plans
*Drive sales, margin, and growth through range optimisation, pricing, and supplier negotiations
*Lead supplier strategy, including onboarding new brands and optimising the supplier base
*Partner closely with the Merchandising team to align stock, space, and range strategies
*Lead weekly trading reviews, ensuring clear commercial accountability across performance metrics
*Protect margin through effective pricing and promotional strategiesLead, develop, and performance-manage the buying team, setting clear KPIs across sales, margin, and stock
Key Requirements of this Headof Retail Buying role:
*3-5+ years’ experience operating at Head of Buying, Buying Director, or Senior Buying Manager level
*Circa 10+ years’ total experience within retail buying
*Strong background in branded, non-fashion general merchandise (e.g. Home & Garden, DIY, Electricals, Utilities)
*Proven track record of owning trading performance and delivering category growth or turnaround
*Ideally have experience leading and developing multi-layered buying teams
*Highly commercial with strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
*Data-led, decisive, and comfortable operating within fast-paced, evolving environments
Benefits of this Headof Retail Buying role:
*Brand new head office ( this is a fully WIO position)
*Close to tube station or subsidised parking
*26 days Holiday plus bank holiday
*Car Allowance
*Pension
*Bonus
*Private Medical care
If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Head of Buying & have the right skills, please apply quoting reference no. JO-.
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.
Job number 3567049
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Company Details:
Quest Search and Selection
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Quest Search and Selection is a leading UK recruitment consultancy with over 20 years experience in Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors. From our fir...