Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Manchester

Upto £55,000 basic plus excellent benefits

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing business, market leaders in several categories supplying UK High Street retailers, Major Supermarkets and Online retailers. Their hard work and success has been reflected in being a recent winner of the North West Family Business awards. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their buying team.

As Senior Buyer, you will report into the Head of Product, and have responsibility for managing a well established supply base across a range of raw materials as well as finished retail-ready products. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and negotiating prices and volumes with suppliers.
• Strategically planning and developing a supply base to reflect global geo-political rik and mitigate risks affecting product availability and lead times.
• Visiting suppliers predominantly in the Far East as and when required.
• Maintaining control of the supply base and ensure compliance with all audit standards with the support of a separate compliance team.
• Working closely with the NPD team to source and develop new products in line with seasonal selection calendars.
• Managing the cost and availability of shipping containers.
• Demand planning of raw materials into the business.
• Managing a small team of purchasing administrators.

To be considered for this exciting and rare opportunity in the market, you must have sound experience of international buying & trading, as well as direct negotiating with overseas factories & international shipping. Expertise in leading and managing a small team is crucial, as is sourcing and onboarding new suppliers. Your ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and pressurised environment is key. Additional requirements are:

• You will have operated at a senior level in a business and are adept at sharing information with the wider organisation with professionalism.

• Fantastic problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A background in textiles or commodities would be a bonus!
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a desire to get the best possible solution for the business.
• Driving licence - occasional requirement to travel to the other offices.

In return, our client offers many fantastic benefits such as a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, hybrid working, 3pm finish on Friday and many more! One of the many benefits of working for an entrepreneurial family run business whose growing significantly. If you’re an experienced and passionate buying professional with the experience and skills our client is looking for, please do apply online or contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference NJR14996.

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