Developing excellent relationships with suppliers and managing stock distribution throughout the market. - Defining and maintaining a buying strategy which matches customer profile, market requirements and the direction of the business. Influence and persuade peers on the direction of the buying strategy. - Coaching, supporting and guiding Buyers and Merchandisers, assisting in formal team training of and overall assessment of individual performance and training needs. Qualifications & Requirements: You will have/be: - Concern for business efficiency. - Customer understanding. - Analytical thinking. - Thoroughness and attention to detail.