Product & Purchasing Leader — Strategy & Sourcing

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services, Ltd. in North London is seeking a commercially driven Head of Product to lead product strategy, sourcing, range development and supplier management.

This hands-on role requires ownership of the product programme and close work with senior management on supplier relationships and major buying decisions, while leading the Product & Purchasing function. You will build and optimise ranges, identify opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in product development, buying, sourcing or purchasing.
• Experience with textiles, fabrics, fashion, interiors or related wholesale environments.
• Ability to translate commercial ideas into finished ranges.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the overall product and range strategy across the business.
• Lead design and product-development programme.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Oversee buying priorities and decisions.
• Lead the Product & Purchasing function.

Skills

Product development

Buying

Sourcing

Merchandising

Purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Job description

First Call Contract Services, Ltd. in North London is seeking a commercially driven Head of Product to lead product strategy, sourcing, range development and supplier management.

This hands-on role requires ownership of the product programme and close work with senior management on supplier relationships and major buying decisions, while leading the Product & Purchasing function. You will build and optimise ranges, identify opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely,