Project Buyer

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