Posted 2w ago

Head of Buying

@ TFG London
London, England, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading strategy, managing sourcing, developing talent
Requirements Summary:Senior buying leader responsible for product strategy, sourcing, margins and leading a team.
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About The Role



A fantastic
opportunity has arisen to lead the Buying function at Whistles.

You’ll be
responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling product strategy that
brings our collections to life, balancing creative vision with strong commercial
performance.

What you'll do
 

Reporting directly
to our Commercial Director, the Head of Buying role is pivotal in driving
product excellence, profitability and sustainable growth across the brand.
You’ll own the end-to-end product journey ensuring we consistently meet both customer
expectations and business goals.

This role is a key
part of the brand leadership team, contributing to the wider
strategic direction of the business. You’ll work closely with cross-functional
leaders and engage regularly with the Brand and wider Group stakeholders to
deliver against our commercial and brand ambitions.

Key accountabilities and KPIs include: 
  • Product Strategy and Commercial Performance 
  • Sourcing, Margin and Supply Base Management
  • Customer and Market Insight 
  • People and Leadership 
This is an exciting opportunity to use your
extensive buying expertise to shape a distinctive, premium product
offer and drive sales, margin and brand relevance in a fast-paced environment.
Your leadership will inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team,
enabling them to thrive both professionally and personally.
 
Who you'll be
 
To be successful in this role, you'll bring the following skills and experience: 
  • Extensive
    experience in a senior buying role with a strong track record of
    delivering profitable growth, managing margins and influencing overall
    business performance
  • Proven
    ability to define and deliver a clear product vision, balancing creativity,
    customer insight and commerciality across categories
  • Deep
    understanding of global sourcing strategies, supplier management and
    margin optimisation, with a focus on quality, sustainability and long-term
    partnerships
  • Strong
    experience managing the critical path, range planning and in-season
    trading, with the ability to make informed, agile decisions to maximise
    performance
  • An
    inspiring and inclusive leader who builds high-performing teams, fosters
    collaboration across design, merchandising and technical functions, and
    leads with authenticity and emotional intelligence
  • A strong
    awareness of market trends, competitor activity and customer needs, using
    insight to shape relevant and commercially successful ranges
  • Confident
    in using data and insights to inform decisions, identify opportunities and
    clearly communicate performance to a wide range of stakeholders

This is a brilliant
opportunity to lead a talented Buying team and play a key role in shaping the
future of the Whistles brand.

About You

About Us



DISTINCT, DIRECTIONAL AND CONSIDERED DESIGN
 
Whistles is a London-based style destination known for timeless design, curating must-have pieces and wardrobe signatures that elevate the everyday.
 
Capturing the spirit of modern dressing distinctively, we curate contemporary collections that seek to empower us with a strong sense of independence and individuality.
TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:
At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.
We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.