Buying Manager - International

**** This role is not located in London it is based in Dusseldorf Germany and will involve full relocation *****

Global Sourcing Buying Manager

Dusselforf

€80,000 – €120,000 DOE

My client is a hugely successful International retailer who are going through a huge period of growth and transformation. As a result they are looking for experienced Senior Buyer or Buying Manager\’s to join the business to help manage this change and drive the growth of the business forward.

I am looking for Senior Buyer\’s with experience buying General Merchandise only, this includes categories such as Homewares, Toys, Garden & DIY, Consumer Electricals, Stationery, Books, Home Fragrance (to name a few).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to propel their Buying career and experience working collaboratively with Buyers from around the world. As a Buying Manager you’ll be helping to secure exciting products at the best price and you will be responsible for driving the Buying strategy to ensure the growth in both sales & profitability while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued development in the buying department.

As a Global Sourcing Buying Manager some of your duties will include:

• Build & maintain long lasting relationships with suppliers
• Liaise with the FE office
• Negotiate with FE suppliers
• Working coherently with the national Buyers
• Negotiate the best possible contracts & terms
• Analyse sales figures to plan successful future lines with the buying team
• Constant competitor and price analysis
• Working cross functionally to ensure quality levels within products
• Managing & developing your team, leading by example

• Key requirements for the role:
• Proven previous experience as Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast-moving retail environment
• Experience of buying general merchandise (not fashion or food)
• Educated to degree level
• Previous line management experience
• Manage workload with good levels of attention to detail
• Direct Line Management experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels

In return there will be a fantastic remuneration package rising annually If you think you have the right experience as an International Buying Manager and looking for a new opportunity to develop your career based internationally then get in touch and apply today.

To discuss this fantastic international opportunity please apply now