Jobs in Deeside, clwyd, united kingdom

Buying Transformation Manager

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Purpose of Role :

The Buying Transformation Manager will be required to lead on the integration of new technologies within the Buying Department, supporting both technical implementation and cultural change.

Managing Change Activities : Overseeing structural, cultural and process changes in line with the programme of works

Systematic Approach : Creating a systematic approach to change and managing the overall critical path of their programme of works

Assessing Impact : Assessing the effect of business change and the organization's preparedness to reduce possible risks

Training and Communication : Overseeing all training and communication linked to the integration of new systems and processes

Technical Solutions : Building a in depth knowledge of business processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping to land technical solutions across the Buying departments

Stakeholder Management : Ensuring all stakeholders are consulted on decisions, gathering feedback and cascading information effectively in an organised and timely manner

Providing Strategic Direction : Ensuring all initiatives align with the organizations broader vision and long-term objectives

Key Accountabilities :

Programme Management : Maintain well structured, organised and informed project plans, ensuring all key deadlines are met and resource is prioritised effectively

Budget Adherence : Ensure all workstreams are delivered in line with programme budgets and that all spend is well tracked and accounted for

Head of Department Support : Ensure that the Head of Merchandising & Space is well informed of all programme activities and support with wider Buying strategic objectives

ROI Control : Ensure that ROI as part of all initiatives are reviewed on a regular basis and strategy is aligned to deliver maximum long term improvements to sales and profitability

Continuous Improvement : Help to identify and deliver new opportunities and improvements to departmental processes through data insight and changes to ways of working

Key Result Areas

Sales and profit delivery

Cost saving and loss avoidance

Data accuracy

Labour efficiency and resource improvements

Budget adherence

Technical Skills

Demonstrated project management skills in a fast-paced cross functional environment

Demonstrated data analysis experience

Large data analysis within SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics, etc, preferable

Knowledge of cloud based data management and analytics would be beneficial

Experience working across Microsoft Office and Sharepoint services.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

Required experience within a Retail Buying / Trading environment. Experience working within a merchandising or space planning team preferable but not required.

Required experience working with and influencing senior business stakeholders across multiple business functions

Experience in a front-line retail role desirable

Experience in managing a team of reports to deliver multiple workstreams simultaneously

Excellent presentation skills and the ability to translate complex information into easy to understand content for multiple audiences

A flexible approach to the working environment and able to demonstrate the ability to respond to a fast moving, rapidly changing market and business.

Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but youll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.

Alongside this we can offer you :

15% discount in Iceland stores

30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension (NEST)

Free onsite parking

Onsite electric car charging ports

Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee

Christmas vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Christmas Savings scheme

Discounted dry cleaning

Long service awards

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