Senior Buyer

This position requires a Senior Buyer with a strong background in retail procurement and supply chain to join a leading team and contribute to their success in the industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the retail market, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

Client Details

A well-established organisation within their market and have a reputation for delivering high-quality products to their consumers.

Description

• Create new products and commercial ranges that are right for our varied customer base.
• Manage new product development stage process in full, from conception to bottom line.
• Consistently keep up to date with new trends and crazes.
• Liaising with suppliers including dealing direct with factories in the Far East, ensuring strong supplier relationships are maintained.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Introducing new suppliers that can add real value to our business.
• Liaising with QA team to ensure our product meets the required standards.
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the companies margin targets are achieved.
• Liaising with design team, providing artwork briefs to ensure our packaging is always first-rate
• Working closely with sales team to take on board customer feedback and customer requirements.
• Responsible for set up and merchandising the key brands/new lines at UK trade fairs.
• Ensure brands are merchandised to the highest level in our showroom.
• Responsible for implementing marketing strategies for category including trade press, etc.

Profile

• Proven track record of successful new product development is essential
• Far East buying/sourcing experience
• Wholesale experience advantageous
• Fully competent with Microsoft Office packages and strong excel skills

Job Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the retail industry.
• Convenient location in Glasgow.
• Role fully remote/home based, but travel is required. Travel to Glasgow office approximately 8 times per year. Travel to trade fairs including Far East approximately 1-2 times a year.