Lead Buying Manager

Please note this is a relocation opportunity to the Far-East with the Philippines . Please only apply if you are open to relocation.

The Company

Quest Search & Selection working with a well-known retail, food brand in the Far-East. They focus on best quality and value for daily needs. Stores are simple and efficient, avoiding unnecessary costs so that can offer the lowest possible prices every day without promotions.

Key Responsibilities of this Lead Buying Manager position -

1. Curate assortments of relevant SKUs aligned with customer needs and hard discount principles.
2. Negotiate with both private-label and branded suppliers.
3. Analyse categories and the competitive landscape.
4. Provide training and guidance to junior buyers.
5. Implement measures to maintain product quality across the different ranges
6. Reporting to the chief product officer and working closely with other departments to optimise service levels for customers.

Requirements for this Lead Buying Manager position -

1. Ideally having 4 plus years + buying experience in discount retail.
2. You must be operating at a Manager, lead or senior level
3. If you have experience of leading a team within Buying, Procurement or Product that would be advantageous.
4. You must have private level experience (open to Food /FMCG category)
5. Results-driven, highly motivated, and well-organised, thriving in a fast-growing company.
6. Bachelor's degree ore equivalent is desirable
7. Full proficiency in English.
8. Flexible and adaptable to a new culture & location
9. Open to relocation to South-East Asia- If you have interest or links to the in the Indonesia or Philippines this will be beneficial
10. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to internal systems (NS-Oracle).

Benefits that come along with this Lead Buying Manager position -

1. Relocation package will be discussed with each individual
2. Fully expensed company car.
3. Company mobile phone.
4. Private health insurance
5. Flight ticket
6. Work permit

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding discount retailer transforming the food industry. If open to relocation and this role sounds like you, please send your CV details quoting reference no. JO-2502-115021

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

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