Overview The Head of Buying for Yuppiechef leads the merchandising function by providing operational oversight and setting appropriate direction for preparing merchandising calendars, determining optimal product mix and researching materials that encourage initial or repeat purchases. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll be responsible for driving product performance, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring our products continue to excite and delight customers. Who you are You are an experienced and commercially minded Head of Buying / Senior Merchandise Manager that will lead our homeware & kitchen buying function in playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our brand. You thrive on formulating strategies to differentiate our company\'s product from those of our competitors across brands and private label and connect strongly with all stakeholders across the merchandise cycle/process. Responsibilities Note: The original description includes responsibilities within the overview. If you would like a separate responsibilities section, you can expand here with explicit duties such as developing merchandising calendars, optimizing product mix, leading a team, and driving product performance. (Preserved content from source is already included in the Overview.) Qualifications a relevant completed Degree or Diploma 8-10 years buying experience with at least 5+ years in a senior / management Buying role Extensive buying experience in the homeware or lifestyle sector will be an added advantage Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering sales/business growth and profitability Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams A deep understanding of trends, consumer behaviour, and the retail landscape You are a strategic, analytical thinker with outstanding negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. You are passionate about product and brand with a keen eye for design and quality #J-18808-Ljbffr