Determine buying requirements in order to formulate buying plans for the assigned department/category, considering customer profiles/product trends and historic trading. Using lessons learnt and external inputs to drive direction and trend. Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan as well as strategy in order to meet the requirements of department/category. Deliver sales and profit targets through relevant and desirable product ranges, meeting or exceeding all KPI’s. Work closely with planning to maximize performance within product type as well as territory. Understand and respond to territory trends/requirements.