Product Development Buyer

1 month ago


Skelmersdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

To develop a commercial range that maximises sales and profit through effective sourcing, management of factories, knowledge of customer requirements, price negotiation, and managing lead times.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Review and analyse current product range.
  2. Research trends and develop new products that meet customer needs.
  3. Create a product range plan that aligns with business objectives.
  4. Work with the in-house Design team to develop and create commercial designs that meet customer requirements.
  5. Ensure enquiry sheets are completed accurately with product specifications.
  6. Send enquiry sheets to factories and negotiate the best prices.
  7. Understand factory capabilities, limits, and possibilities to source new far east factories when needed.
  8. Use SAP to set up item codes and raise POs to factories for new products and rebuys.
  9. Send product artwork, packaging artwork, colour proofs, and any necessary swatches/samples to factories.
  10. Create a critical path and clear detailed order overviews for factories and the China team to follow.
  11. Check pre-production samples and ensure prompt approval is sent to the factory for mass production to begin.
  12. Communicate regularly with the factory to monitor production status, answer any queries, and resolve any issues.
  13. Check production samples and ensure prompt approval is given to the factory and confirm with the Shipping Dept that goods are approved for shipment.
Requirements
  • Experience in far east sourcing and buying is essential.
  • Strong business and commercial awareness.
  • Able to prioritise own workload effectively.
  • Good communication and team working skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Good IT skills, with proficiency in Excel.
  • Experience of SAP is preferred.
What We Offer

Competitive salary, free parking, and discount on products.



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