HEAD OF BUYING & PRODUCT
Location : Kifissia, Attica
Ref Code :  HEAD_BUYING_PRODUCT_APRIL2026

ABOUT YALCO
Yalco is one of the leading Greek companies, combining a hundred-year heritage with a modern, growing international presence. Yalco stands as a leader in the Greek homewares and Horeca markets. Through brands like Ionia and Fest, and a strategic reach across diverse product categories and international sourcing hubs, we continue to evolve as a premier, product-driven organization.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are evolving into a product-driven, commercially disciplined organization.

We are looking for a Head of Buying & Product to lead this transformation and shape the future of our product portfolio and sourcing strategy.

THE ROLE
This is a key leadership role responsible for defining what we sell, how we source it, and how it performs in the market.

You will combine product thinking, commercial ownership, and strategic sourcing to drive growth and profitability.
This role goes beyond traditional buying — it requires ownership of the product portfolio and a strong contribution to the company’s future direction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Define and implement product portfolio strategy
- Own pricing and margin performance across all product lines
- Lead supplier strategy, sourcing, and key negotiations
- Drive product development and new product lines in collaboration with suppliers
- Identify growth opportunities through assortment expansion
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
- Optimize product portfolio and assortment (SKU rationalization)
- Lead and develop an experienced buying team
- Introduce structure, KPIs, and performance tracking

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Work closely with Sales and Export teams to align product portfolio with market needs
- Collaborate with Marketing on product positioning, launches, and brand development
- Ensure alignment between product strategy and commercial objectives
- Act as a key link between product, sales, and marketing functions

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong experience in buying, procurement, or product/category management
- Background in FMCG, food, retail, or distribution
- Experience managing complex, multi-category product portfolios
- Strong commercial mindset with ownership of pricing and margins
- Experience in international sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Strategic thinker with ability to manage complexity
- A genuine passion for products — quality, origin, and positioning
- Ability to combine product intuition with commercial discipline
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to drive new product initiatives

WHAT WE OFFER
- A key leadership role with direct impact on company growth
- The opportunity to shape a critical function and product strategy
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
- Long-term development and leadership potential

APPLICATION
To apply, please send your full CV to [email protected] using the reference code: HEAD_BUYING_PRODUCT_APRIL2026

All applications are strictly confidential