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Head of Buying

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Solent Group

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United Kingdom , Christchurch

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Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to oversee and manage buying projects from initial concept through to successful launch. This includes pricing negotiation, lead time control, quality control, and production innovation to ensure successful product launches. A significant attribute needed is manufacturing expertise and relationship management, which ensure efficient communication and coordination with the factories, customers, and internal cross-functional team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build strong relationships internally with: Product, operations, Commercial and technical. As well as our global UK/SA/China/Vietnam teams
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all factories and customers to ensure we grow strong partnerships
  • Managing a global team working in hybrid locations, maintaining clear objectives, alignment and achieving joint KPI’s
  • Supporting the division business growth through robust category plan strategy and lead suppliers joint business plan
  • Lead UK & EU buying strategy, supplier cost management and income
  • Ensure consistent availability and market beating cost prices
  • Lead Mintec reporting and analysis across the team
  • Provide coaching and training to the teams, leading company values and maintaining a positive working environment
  • Work collaboratively with Product, Technical, Supply chain, Commercial & suppliers
  • Manage and plan the team travel and ensure annual budgets are managed and cost reductions driven YOY
  • Lead risk management and negotiations with suppliers
  • Manage innovations and market trends to increase business opportunities

Requirements:

  • University or high Diploma graduate
  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience in sourcing, product development or project management experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership and team management
  • Strong Product knowledge across Non-Food and Food product development
  • Strong supplier relationship management
  • Strong market, business & commercial sense with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
  • 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
  • Extensive benefits program including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
  • Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
  • Great learning and development and progression opportunities
  • Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Generous Company Sick Pay
  • Pension Scheme Contribution
  • Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Dress down Fridays
  • Free parking on Christchurch Quay

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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