Product Category Head

4 weeks ago


Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom it Luggage Full time

MAIN PURPOSE

Has responsibility for the day to day buying requirements within the Buying Team

RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB

  • Managing and motivating the team to deliver the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department.
  • Approving & devising strategies for daily negotiations with colleagues in China office
  • Maintaining & Improving the Established Relationship with our China Office.
  • Assisting with building, maintaining & implementing record of data, new processes and systems
  • Ensuring all company processes and procedures are adhered to including an effective email filing system
  • Support the Buying Manager with the Review of suppliers’ reliability & quality performance in alliance with colleagues in China office
  • Ensuring Purchase Orders are sent out in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Overseeing the checking of samples and swatches to ensure we ship products to meet our quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Closely monitoring team communications with all other departments and supporting as required
  • Deputising for the Buying Manager or Assistant Manager; stand-in in their absence
  • To attend China trade fair as required

PERSONSPECIFICATION

  • Proven successful track record within a buying-procurement/product environment
  • Highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
  • Thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys new challenges
  • Good negotiation, influencing and analytical skills
  • High level mathematics/numeracy skills (including GCSE maths A or B or equivalent)
  • Possess excellent PC skills - proficiency in Excel and Outlook are essential
  • CIPS qualified or part qualified desirable

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