Npd Buyer

SF recruitment are currently recruiting a Buyer for a leading manufacturer & distributor. The role sits within in a purchasing team & will work closely with other technical areas of the organisation, managing multiple projects & dealing with a global supplierbase:

- Manage projects from inception, through to Supplier selection, quotation assessment, sample approval, and product introduction.
- Build, maintain and manage Supplier relationships with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to proactively source new products as required to improve our product portfolio
- Improve prices and terms of business with Suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising effective negotiation skills
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market Suppliers
- Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing, and review cost reductions through regular benchmarking
- Prepare reports and updates to internal stakeholders as and when required
- Establish new Suppliers and arrange necessary assessments, factory audits, and compliance to proceed with initial orders

Person specifications:

- Solid, demonstrable experience working with a global supplier base
- Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
- Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts customer order fulfilment
- An understanding of commodity codes and how to use them correctly when assessing landed costs
- NPD experience would be highly beneficial
Office based, 8:30/5 Mon Fri. Excellent working culture & perks.