Head of innovation Work, Jobs in Bournemouth, Dor (with Salaries)

Head of Buying UK/EU
Solent Group —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
10d
Head of The Media School
Bournemouth University —Bournemouth
- £67,468 - £71,566 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
HR Business Partner - 18 month fixed term contract
Solent Group —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
5d
Head of Registration Regulations Reform
Maritime and Coastguard Agency —Southampton
- £57,515 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £36,662 - £37,183 per annum (dependent on experience)
Shaftesbury —Poole
- £36,662 - £37,183 a year
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
Deputy Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £30,201 - £30,614 per annum (dependent on experience)
Shaftesbury —Poole
- £30,201 - £30,614 a year
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Head of Data Services
The National Oceanography Centre —Southampton
- £67,063 - £73,773 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- University
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Skyborne Aviation Ltd —Bournemouth
- £48,600 - £57,900 a year
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery
Foot Anstey LLP —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Agile
- Communication skills
Quick apply
9d
General Manager
Live Nation —Bournemouth
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
4d
Head Of Bars
The Nici —Bournemouth
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Content and Social Executive
Solent Group —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Consultant Social Worker
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
Head of Business Development & Sales - APAC
Roke Manor Research Limited —Romsey
- Sales
- English
- Business development
Agent Transitions Team Lead Vice President
JPMorganChase —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Head of Department - Private Client
Battens Solicitor Limited —Wareham
- Full-time
- Driving
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Contact Centre Director
Churchill Retirement PLC —Ringwood
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
11d
Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- £54,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- IT
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Chief Petty Officer (Science)
The National Oceanography Centre —Southampton
- £44,460 a year
- Call to connect
- Maintenance
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Head of Buying UK/EU

Solent Group -
Christchurch

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Work from home
Enhanced maternity leave
Flexible schedule
Enhanced paternity leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Sourcing
Analysis skills
Project management
Presentation skills
Product development
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

Reporting To: Global Sourcing & Product Director

Location: Hybrid, Commuting distance to Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset

Travel: Internationally & Locally

About the Role

The Head of Buying will lead the UK buying team to deliver our group strategy with our UK & European suppliers, working consistently alongside the ASIA buying team ensuring consistent collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the group to deliver growth and continual improvement

As a member of the leadership team, the Head of Buying is accountable for the effective leadership, performance and delivery of their area of responsibility. The successful candidate is expected to operate with a Group mindset, working collaboratively across the business to achieve shared objectives, deliver sustainable results and support the wider strategic priorities of the Group

Key Accountabilities

Metrics - Track key metrics and ensure the department delivers measurable results
Stakeholder Management (internal/external) - Act as the bridge between senior leadership, employees, and external partners
Budget & Cost Management - Handle financial planning, resource allocation, and cost efficiency
Delivery of Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous development, embrace new technologies, and optimise processes
Cross functional Collaboration - Ensure working collaboratively with peers ensuring you lead by example for your teams to work across all dept functions
Business Continuity Planning - Ensure your area of responsibility works with the business to ensure all BCP planning is in place
Risk Management - Oversee decisions, providing expert insight and ensuring risks are managed effectively
People & Structure Management - Lead, support, and develop a team, ensuring productivity and morale remain high
Process Management - Optimise processes throughout your areas of responsibility to maximise efficiency and accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Group Buying strategy:

Develop and own the end to end UK & Europe buying strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, brand positioning, and regional trading priorities
Translate long-term commercial objectives into actionable seasonal buying plans, category strategies, and range architecture across multiple markets
Continuously evolve the buying strategy based on market trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activity, and performance insights to drive growth and profitability
Lead Buying group strategy quarterly meetings and ensure annual top to-top suppliers meetings
Cascade and embed buying strategy through category plans, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver NPD, volume, and profitable growth targets
Own performance across UK & Europe buying team, driving action plans to deliver KPI targets & reporting on performance
Ensure we have up to date plans for emergencies and incidents which may impact normal business

Team management:

Lead, coach and develop the UK & Europe Buying team, ensuring strong performance culture, succession planning, and capability development aligned to business needs as well as ensuring the team all have personal development plans
Own succession planning and organisational design for the buying function to ensure long-term capability and leadership pipeline strength

Stakeholder management:

Organise, monitor and improving relationships with suppliers, customers and cross functional colleagues
Lead cross-functional and group wide collaboration to drive improvement & optimise performance

Budget & Cost Management:

Show monthly budget management & VO delivered to improve cost efficiencies
Deliver supplier income
Drive VO to drive continual GP2 improvement
CPI mitigation plans

Processes:

Ensure all Buying documented processes and guides are kept up to date and trained across the team
Constant review of processes to drive improvement
Planning, execution and oversight of workflows to ensure buying tasks get done quickly and effectively

Skills & Experience

A buying leader with 5+ years' experience managing global sourcing, product development and project management in a complex, multi-site or multi-brand environment
A proven track record of leading a sizeable team and building effective relationships with senior business leaders
Strong product knowledge across beauty/household/shopping bag/food/hardlines products
Excellent supplier relationship management
Strong market, business & commercial sense with strong analytical skills and risk assessment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong experience in handling clients/customers, budget control is a must
Presentable, confident, calm, and with professional manner

What we offer

Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
Great learning and development and progression opportunities
Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Generous Company Sick Pay
Pension Scheme Contribution
Annual social events
Cycle to Work scheme

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head of innovation jobs in bournemouth, dor

Head of Buying UK/EU

Head of The Media School

HR Business Partner - 18 month fixed term contract

Head of Registration Regulations Reform

Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £36,662 - £37,183 per annum (dependent on experience)

Deputy Head of Student Services - Victoria School, Poole - £30,201 - £30,614 per annum (dependent on experience)

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Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery

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Head Of Bars

Content and Social Executive

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Head of Business Development & Sales - APAC

Agent Transitions Team Lead Vice President

Senior Project Manager

Head of Department - Private Client

Contact Centre Director

Project Manager

Chief Petty Officer (Science)

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