Buying Head - Beauty Industry

Job Title: Buying Head Beauty

Candidates from Only Beauty experience

Summary:

We are seeking a Buying Head for our Beauty department who will be responsible for developing and implementing buying strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the beauty industry, including trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings, and the ability to manage a team of buyers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement buying strategies for the Beauty department, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives

- Manage a team of buyers, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship

- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization

- Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to inform buying decisions

- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best value for the company

- Manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory

- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent and reliable delivery of products

- Monitor sales data and adjust buying strategies as needed to optimize sales and profitability

- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, such as those related to product safety and labeling

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/PG degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

- 8+ years of experience in buying, preferably in the beauty industry

- Strong understanding of the beauty industry, including trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings

- Excellent leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

- Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence suppliers

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop buying strategies that align with overall business objectives

- Experience working with buying software and systems

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for the beauty industry and a track record of success in buying and managing a team of buyers, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.