Job Description | |
Job Title: | Project Buyer |
About the role: | The client looks to New Product Development with a busy Design & Procurement team. We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our Project Procurement team. |
Department: | Purchasing |
Location/Branch: | Tamworth |
Length of contract: | Permanent (37.5 hours) |
Salary: | Competitive |
Main duties | |
* Manage projects from inception, through to Supplier selection, quotation assessment, sample approval and product introduction * Improve prices and terms of business with Suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising effective negotiation skills * Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing, and review cost reductions through regular benchmarking * Researching, selecting and procuring quality products and materials * Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales * Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions * An understanding of commodity codes and how to use them correctly when assessing landed costs * Coordinating with supply chain team, management, and warehouse * Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management * Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category * Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category * Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products * Building and driving relationships with key suppliers to improve pricing and quality of services * Working with purchasing team to ensure appropriate orders to maintain product availability * Leading category management projects to optimise ranges * Collaborating with buyers and sales to expand product categories * Working with commercial teams to assist with creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory * Establish new Suppliers and arrange necessary assessments, factory audits and compliance to proceed with initial orders * Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, sales and other internal teams * Prepare reports and updates to internal stakeholders as and when required
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