Buying Transformation ManagerPurpose 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 an 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 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.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.
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