Head of Buying

Premier Housewares; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Housewares in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks an experienced Buying Manager to steer product selection and supplier negotiations across UK, US, and European markets. You will lead a team to source innovative designs, set competitive pricing, and ensure timely delivery while expanding profitable product ranges.

The role requires strong market analysis, excellent leadership, and a track record in international sourcing. This is a full-time on-site position with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management.
• 5+ years in buying, product sourcing, procurement, or product development.
• Strong understanding of UK, US, and European consumer trends and market demands.
• Knowledge of product costing, pricing, margins, and competitor analysis.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and international sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market data, sales performance, and customer demand to make informed buying decisions.
• Identify emerging product trends across the UK, US, and European markets.
• Lead product selection and development focusing on innovative, market-relevant designs.
• Identify opportunities to introduce trending products to the business.
• Analyse competitor products, pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing.
• Develop buying strategies to improve product range, profitability, and sales performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers on designs, pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Work with design, marketing, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure product development and availability.
• Monitor market trends and update research, buying tools, and databases.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and value.
• Lead the buying team and ensure execution of plans and targets.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Market research tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse market data, sales performance, and customer demand to make informed buying decisions.
• Identify emerging product trends, designs, and styles across the UK, US, and European markets.
• Lead product selection and development, focusing on innovative, attractive, and market-relevant designs.
• Identify opportunities to introduce trending and high-demand products to the business.
• Analyse competitor products, market positioning, and pricing strategies to maintain competitive business pricing.
• Develop buying strategies to improve product range, profitability, and overall sales performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding product designs, specifications, pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with design, marketing, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure successful product development and availability.
• Monitor market trends and regularly update product research, buying tools, and sourcing databases.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and commercial value.
• Lead the buying team and ensure effective execution of buying plans and business targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Preferably 5 years of experience in buying, product sourcing, procurement, or product development.
• Good understanding of UK, US, and European consumer trends, product designs, and market demands.
• Strong knowledge of product costing, pricing, profit margins, and competitor analysis.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and international sourcing.
• Ability to identify creative, innovative, and commercially viable product opportunities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and supplier coordination skills.
• Proficiency in market research, buying, and analytical tools.

Location: 42 E-1 Ghalib Road, Gulberg III, Lahore

Working Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Working Days: Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturdays