Head of Buying role available! Opportunity to join a leading UK Wholesaler to aid with large scale company growth based in Rochdale. Within this role you will receive a competitive salary, bonus opportunities on top of salary, hybrid working, rising holiday package, company discount and excellent progression. Our client specialises within the Retail and FMCG sector, working with some of the biggest industry leading brands, supplying goods to customers across the UK, bringing to market product categories that range from Crisps and Snacks, Household Goods and Toiletries to Groceries, Pet Care and Beer, Wines and Spirits. Head of Buying Job Overview Manage a team of buyers across multiple categories and suppliersSupport the team to use the principles of category managementManage the promotional cycle of the businessMonitor, report and analyse all elements of performance of the buying team and their categories.Ensure the buying team implement category strategy, range, price and promotional strategy for their categoriesSupport the personal development of the buying teamDevelop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers Head of Buying Job Requirements Experienced people managerExperienced Senior buyer/Senior Commercial Manager, with multiple category responsibilityCoaching Skills, with a track record of people developmentExcellent numerical skills and ability to analyse vast amounts of data quicklyExcellent command of Microsoft excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SUMIF etc)Excellent