At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the buying strategy for men's footwear and drive sustainable growth.
- Company: Dynamic retail brand focused on innovation and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a vibrant team culture.
- Other info: Join a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of men's footwear and make impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in buying, strong leadership skills, and strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
To set and lead the category buying strategy and deliver sustainable growth and profitability across a portfolio of categories/brands. The Head of Buying is accountable for strategic range direction, trading performance, team leadership, supplier strategy, and governance, ensuring the buying function delivers the right product at the right time, price and quantity across all channels.
Key Accountabilities
- Define and deliver the category/brand buying strategy aligned to the business plan.
- Own category vision, segmentation, range frameworks and multi‑channel proposition (store, online, partner).
- Lead seasonal planning cycles, innovation roadmap, and long‑term supplier strategy.
- Set trading cadence: weekly trade, forecasting, exception management, and in‑season actions.
- Establish governance for range sign‑off and risk controls.
- Build strategic supplier partnerships (joint business plans, exclusives, cost roadmaps, marketing investment).
- Lead major negotiations: long‑term terms, rebates, funding, volume commitments, and strategic deals.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing buying team (succession planning, capability frameworks, coaching).
- Set clear objectives and ways of working; role model strong decision making and accountability.
- Recruit, performance manage, and build a culture of pace, curiosity and customer obsession.
Head of Buying - Men's Footwear in Suffolk employer: JD GROUP
As a leading player in the retail sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Head of Buying - Men's Footwear role, characterised by a culture of innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to sustainability that aligns with our strategic goals. Located in a vibrant area, we foster a dynamic atmosphere where creativity thrives, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
