Head of Buying & Merchandising (Fully Remote)

Brightwork Ltd; Livingston; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Buying & Merchandising to oversee product strategy and execution. This role is critical for the business, involving team building, sourcing activities, and ensuring successful product launches. The position is fully remote with flexible working hours, ideal for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within buying & merchandising.
• Previous managerial experience and a history of building and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams to create and execute product plans.
• Oversee all sourcing activities.
• Identify and apply trends to buying decisions.

Skills

Data driven

Communication

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
• Data driven
• 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.