Product Manager / Buyer
Core
Lead national performance and development of the New Product category in a not-for-profit retail environment, combining product strategy, buying, and supplier management to maximize revenue for the mission.
Role type
Senior Product Manager / Buyer (Category Management)
Builds
A compelling product range that complements donated offerings, delivers value to customers, and maximizes revenue for the Salvation Army's mission.
Domain
Retail / Not-for-profit / Social Impact
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product strategy, category management, buying, supplier negotiation, commercial analysis, budget management, forecasting, inventory management, product compliance, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
People leadership, mentoring, retail sector experience, not-for-profit sector experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a national product roadmap aligned to customer needs and market trends; Lead the annual buying plan, seasonal Open to Buy budgets, forecasting and category performance; Identify emerging trends, new products and commercial opportunities to grow the category; Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve quality, value and targeted gross margins; Manage product ranging, inventory, markdowns and exit strategies for underperforming products; Use sales, margin and customer insights to make informed product and buying decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC