Buying Manager Full Time NEW

Job Purpose

The Country Buying Manager leads the end-to-end commercial performance of the buying function at a country level, owning local P&L delivery, team leadership, and market execution. This role ensures the assortment is locally relevant and commercially optimized while operating within central governance and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Country P&L & Commercial Ownership

• Own and deliver full country P&L, including revenue, gross margin, and sell-through
• Define and execute the country’s commercial strategy within central guidelines
• Lead seasonal planning aligned with global calendars and local market dynamics
• Monitor performance through structured monthly reviews and corrective action plans
• Identify growth opportunities and develop business cases for strategic initiatives

Local Assortment Leadership

• Define country-level assortment direction within central frameworks
• Approve local assortment adaptations, additions, and exclusions
• Ensure ranges are culturally relevant, commercially viable, and brand-aligned
• Govern all buying decisions to ensure compliance with central standards

Vendor Strategy & Partnerships

• Lead senior vendor relationships and act as the key commercial representative in-market
• Negotiate strategic partnerships and commercial terms with local suppliers
• Establish and monitor vendor performance standards and KPIs
• Manage escalations and mitigate commercial risks
• Expand and optimize the local supplier ecosystem

Central–Local Commercial Alignment

• Act as the primary commercial interface between local market and central teams
• Ensure adherence to central guidelines across pricing, assortment, and brand standards
• Contribute market insights to regional and global commercial strategy discussions
• Manage information flow on performance, assortment, and market intelligence

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the country buying team across all levels
• Set clear objectives aligned with commercial KPIs and conduct structured performance reviews
• Build succession plans and support long-term capability development
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and commercially driven culture