Buying Division Head (Food Division)

Lead the Future of Food Retail

Landers Superstore is looking for a strategic and commercially driven Buying Division Head (Food) to lead one of the most critical functions in our business.

This leadership role will drive our overall food buying strategy, category growth, vendor partnerships, inventory performance, and profitability while leading a high-performing team of Senior Buyers, Buyers, and Assistant Buyers.

If you have a strong track record in merchandising, category management, supplier negotiations, and large-scale retail buying, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term buying and sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buying professionals.
• Drive sales growth, margin improvement, and category performance.
• Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth.

Category & Vendor Management

• Manage strategic relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, promotions, rebates, and support programs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify new products, brands, and sourcing opportunities to strengthen category leadership.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Deliver sales, gross margin, and inventory targets.
• Manage category budgets and procurement spending.
• Drive profitability through assortment optimization, pricing, and strategic sourcing.
• Lead cost-saving and productivity initiatives across the buying organization.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
• Ensure optimum stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Drive inventory turnover and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Oversee assortment planning and product lifecycle management.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MBA or post-graduate studies are an advantage.
• 8 to 12+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Category Management, or Procurement.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing large buying teams.
• Experience in Food, Grocery, FMCG, Membership Retail, Hypermarket, Supermarket, or Modern Trade environments.