Patricia Gibbons

Head of Buying and Merchandising Sofa Com @Frasers Group

London, GB

Growing sales and profit Budget, P&L responsibility- Designing Product strategy and innovation (both Trend and technical), briefing curated commercial collections that reflect the brand’s heritage and deliver Group Elevation & Lifestyle Strategy- Identifying and negotiating high-impact improvements to range and sourcing yielding £2m savings in FY25- Introducing and championing Sustainability- Inspirational and collaborative management of the B&M team across buying, merchandising and QA functions, nurturing talent and driving performance- Orchestrating the critical path and positively engaging with, coordinating and influencing internal stakeholders to potentialize successful launches with a 360˚ mindset- Collaborating closely with the supply chain/ operations to ensure a seamless handover from development to manufacturing, including monitoring and minimizing Returns- Ensuring all products meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards