Head of Buying & Merchandising

Brightwork Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Buying & Merchandising. This full-time, permanent role is fully remote, offering flexible hours. The successful candidate will oversee product strategy, manage sourcing, and lead the Buying and Merchandising team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in buying & merchandising.
• Previous managerial experience and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute product plans with internal teams.
• Oversee sourcing activities and ensure smooth product launches.
• Build and train the Buying and Merchandising team.

Skills

Communication

Trend Identification

Job description

Brightwork are delighted to be supporting Snag Tights in the recruitment of the company’s Head of Buying & Merchandising. This is a full time, permanent position which is fully remote with flexible working hours available.

A critical role for the business, you will be responsible for all of Snag’s product strategy and execution.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with internal teams to create and execute product plans
• Communication with internal teams to ensure product launches are smooth and successful
• Oversee all sourcing activities
• Identify and apply trends to buying decision
• Building the Buying and Merchandising team including hiring and training new colleagues
• Other duties deemed appropriate to role

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience working within buying & merchandising
• Previous managerial experience and a history of building and leading teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify trends within the market and apply them to commercial decisions
• Ability to source products across several countries

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.