Head of Buying – Lingerie – Quest Search and Selection

Quest Search and Selection are partnering with this established Dubai retail group who is known for developing trend led fast fashion products to the cost-conscious customers as well as partnering with a number of international brands. We looking for candidates in the GCC or based in the UK or Europe who are willing to relocate to the sunny and warmer climate of Dubai!

This role is for a Head of Buying Lingerie and would suit a Head of Buying/Director or an established Buying Manager. This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for developing strategic buying plans within their own label product category.

As a Head of Buying – Lingerie you will:
Formulate and determine buying plan and budget for the categoryFull P&L accountability and overseeing costs, margins and sales and making suggestions to improve commerciality and lead times. Work with the other Business Managers to align the overall buying and merchandising plan for the category.Keep abreast with the latest buying trends and identify new opportunities that the company can leverage on and can be cascaded to the team Lead a team of 10-12 peopleBeing hands on when required regarding the sourcing, recommendations, and negotiations with vendors and keeping costs align to budgetsBe involved in FE sourcing and range developmentConduct regular store visits

Desirable skills and background for this Head of Buying – Lingerie position:
An established Buying career within own brand and development being the key focus.You must be at a Director/head of Category head or Buying Manager levelYou must have experience within Lingerie OR Womenswear within a fast fashion retailerHave extensive experience at a leadership levelDealt with budgeted categories of approx. £100-150 million +Have lead buying teams and worked closing with Merchandising & Supply ChainHave had FE sourcing experience and dealt with high level negotiationsStrong presentation, data analysis, project management skills

What’s in it for you for this Head of Buying – Lingerie position:
Tax free salary!Relocation Assistance & hotel costing Flights for you & your family1 trip back to the UK each year

This is a great opportunity if you are open to relocation as part of your career plan and progression. If you have the right skills based on the description above please apply by sending your CV today quoting the reference JO-2011-108429.

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Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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