Senior Buyer
Michael Page
- Bridgend
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research, analyse and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles and products with attention to specified target and demographics
- Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on sustainability
- Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
- Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
- Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
- Negotiate terms of contract with wholesalers and suppliers
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Previous experience in dealing with the Far East sourcing
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Management of team
- Experience in a similar purchasing role, including import/export and post Brexit requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
- An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
- Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
- An understanding of Supply Chain Management & Logistics