Richard Inglis Email and Phone Number

- Cross-category national and international divisional Head of Buying- Leading a dynamic and high performing team of Senior Buying Managers and Category Buyers - £1bn+ turnover responsibility- Complete ownership of numerous private label categories including Milk, Butter, Cheese, Yoghurt, Cream, Ice Cream, Chilled & Frozen Desserts and Dairy Alts - Responsibility for commercial negotiations, strategic direction, supply chain development, NPD, quality and technical aspects, pricing architecture, packaging, artwork, promotional planning as well as recruitment, training and development of the broader buying team- Export purchasing responsibility to the EU and US markets

£200m+ turnover responsibility across numerous categories including Sweet & Savoury Biscuits, Crackers, Flatbreads, Continental Morning Goods and Ambient Cakes, Puddings, Muffins, Tarts and Sweet Pies (Seasonal and AYR). ~ Responsible for sourcing for UK, Irish and European stores across the Lidl Group within above mentioned categories. 
~ Complete ownership of aforementioned private label categories including NPD, quality and technical aspects, pricing architecture, packaging, artwork, promotional strategy and negotiation.~ Driving category growth through sourcing of new products, development of existing ranges and implementation of commercial strategies in order to maximise sales and profitability.~ Developing long-term relationships and strategies with suppliers.

~ Liaising internally with regards to promotional and advertising strategies, development of packaging and merchandising.~ Joint management of promotional export projects.

£600m+ turnover responsibility across numerous categories including Sweet & Savoury Biscuits, Crackers, Flatbreads, Continental Morning Goods, Ambient Cakes, Puddings, Muffins, Sweet Pies and Tarts, Crisps and Snacks, Confectionery, PL and branded Bread, Rolls and Morning Goods as well as all In-Store Bakery (Listed, Seasonal and Promotions). ~ Recruting, training, developing and mentoring Trainee Buyers, Junior Buyers and Senior Buyers.~ Leading and supporting a team of Buyers across aforementioned categories.~ Responsible for sourcing for UK, Irish and European stores across the Lidl Group within above mentioned categories. 
~ Complete ownership of aforementioned private label categories covering NPD, quality and technical aspects, pricing architecture, developing innovative and appropriate packaging, excellent negotiation, efficient and transparent internal administration, promotional strategy and understanding and appreciating the company’s role, strategy and market position.~ Driving category growth through sourcing of new products, development of existing ranges and implementation of commercial strategies in order to maximise sales and profitability.~ Developing long-term relationships and strategies with suppliers.

~ Liaising internally with regards to promotional and advertising strategies, development of packaging and merchandising.~ Joint management of promotional export projects.~ Accountable to Senior Directors and Board Directors.

£ Multi-million turnover responsibility across numerous categories including Sweet & Savoury Biscuits, Crackers, Flatbreads, Continental Morning Goods and Ambient Cakes, Tarts and Sweet Pies (Seasonal and AYR). - Responsible for sourcing for UK, Irish and European stores across the Lidl Group within above mentioned categories. 
- Complete ownership of aforementioned private label categories including NPD, quality and technical aspects, pricing architecture, packaging, artwork, promotional strategy and negotiation.- Driving category growth through sourcing of new products, development of existing ranges and implementation of commercial strategies in order to maximise sales and profitability.- Developing long-term relationships and strategies with suppliers.
- Liaising internally with regards to promotional and advertising strategies, development of packaging and merchandising.- Joint management of promotional export projects.

Responsible for all Lidl UK advertising across TV, Radio, Online, Regional and National Press, Leaflets and Banners (for New, Major Refurbishment & Extended Stores) as well as Free Prize Draw Promotions. • Planning and coordinating the teams’ weekly workflow.• The planning, creation, development, checking, publishing and ongoing maintenance of all online and mobile app content.• Checking translations for all online specials from Lidl International.• Ensuring and maintaining that the quality and accuracy of all content is exemplary, legally compliant and within our corporate guidelines.• Ensuring the creation and maintenance of manuals and guides for all software and processes that the online team and the new store/press team are responsible for.• The planning, creation, development, checking and sending of all advertising for new stores, extensions, refurbishments and turnover focus stores.• The planning, creation, development, checking and sending of all National and regional newspaper advertising.• The planning, creation, development, checking and sign-off of all prize draw promotions and ensuring the legal compliance of each especially in regards to terms and conditions, data protection and the drawing of the winners.• Copywriting, proof-reading and signing-off artwork.• Presenting artwork to internal/external departments and co-ordinating sign-off.• Working to tight deadlines on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.• Organising, planning and coordinating with many areas of the business including designers, photographers, the board of directors, other head office departments and regional teams, Lidl International, Schwarz E-commerce, external companies and more.• Ensuring that the quality and accuracy of all artwork produced is exemplary, legally compliant and within our corporate guidelines.• Ensuring all advertising related customer enquiries and complaints are dealt with quickly and professionally.