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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