Buying Transformation Manager

Job Description

Buying Transformation Manager 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. Key Responsibilities: 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 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 organization’s 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 resources are 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 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 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 you’ll 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr