Head of Buying

Quest Search and Selection; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce retail platform is seeking a Head of Buying – Appliances to drive strategic direction and profitability in product categories. The role involves leading a team, formulating procurement strategies, and leveraging market insight to optimize performance. Emphasis on innovation and dynamic work culture, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Leistungen

x2 month salary bonus

Car allowance

Telecommunication allowance

Lunch allowance

Pension contribution

Qualifikationen

• 8-12 years category management experience.
• Hands-on & strategic mindset.
• Extensive experience in electronics & electrical appliances.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team in the purchase and buying strategy.
• Contribute to sales strategies and procurement plans.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage pricing strategies.

Kenntnisse

Category Management

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Team Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Jobbeschreibung

Quest Search and Selection are excited to recruit for a Head of Buying – Appliances to lead the strategic direction, buying, and commercial performance across SDA & MDA categories.

We are partnering is one of the biggest European retail platforms. This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

Role and Responsibilities of this Head of Buying – Appliances

• Lead a small team of Category Managers & Assistants with the end-to-end purchase and buying strategy for your assigned categories, ensuring strong profitability and Gross Merchandise Value growth.
• Actively contribute to shaping sales business strategies and building robust procurement plans that align with company goals.
• Lead & negotiate the right suppliers. onboarding winning products, spearhead commercial negotiations whilst managing pricing strategies & reducing costs.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data management.
• Product Strategy & Selection & curating the best product assortments for the localised consumer keeping product rationalisation, pricing & promotions at the core.
• Liaison with international supply chain teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment while maximizing support and resources.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse sales and 3rd party customer data to identify growth opportunities, optimize performance, and enhance profit margins.

Qualifications Required for this Head of Buying – Appliances

• 8-12 years category management experience +
• You must be considered as hands-on & strategic in your experience & mindset.
• That you have extensive electronics & electrical appliances purchasing and sales, ideally with a strong retail or pureplay e-commerce background. Categories include Cleaning, Kitchen Heating, Cooling & Washing appliances.
• Deep knowledge of the German market, with first-hand insight the relevant categories.
• Someone with deep marketing & consumer insight, strong vendor relationships, and sharp purchasing instincts.
• A passionate team player who thrives in dynamic environments, brings energy and innovation, and puts the team and company first.

The benefits for this Head of Buying – Appliances:

• x2 month salary bonus
• Salary 120,000 - 200.000 Euros SOE
• Hybrid work policy of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
• Car allowance (paid monthly)
• Telecommunication allowance
• Lunch allowance
• Pension contribution

If you have the right category retail or eCommerce experience please apply today!