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Lead for commercial functions across all consumer electronic categories for new store formatsDevelop and implement a holistic review of category propositions, aligning strategy and range profile to deliver a full customer proposition including new product ranges/ service offers/ new in-store environment and in-store supplier funded “showcase” areasAnalysis.

Working within a project team to target cost of goods savings utilising the commercial teams in the UK and across Europe.Introduce new buying processes working with external consultants to establish common processes and embed best practice aiming to transform commercial into a “world class buying organisation” Manage category deployment within a number of.

Inclusive of roles in a number of product categories including imaging/power and AV products Developing 3 year category plans and strategic direction. Delivering short-term trading targets whilst working towards medium and long-term strategic objectivesDeveloping range and supplier strategiesConducting contractual negotiations with suppliersNegotiating.