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Buyer / Product Developer

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Job Description - Buyer / Product Developer

Ownership of the Product Development Critical Path Management of given product area

Coming up with creative ideas, negotiating prices with supply base

Client Details

A customer and product focused business in the Tameside area. From stationery and bags for life, to toys, Stationery, pet, accessories & license collections, this business is renowned for creating standout quality products. Due to strong demand from retailer partners they are seeking to add an Product Specialist to the team.

Description

  • Ownership of the product Development Critical Path Management with Product Coordinator
  • Ensuring product critical paths and weekly workloads are on track to achieve deadlines
  • Working in conjunction with Sales and Design to prepare for customer meetings .
  • Order Critical Path Management · Monitoring Order Critical Path with Merch/Product Coordinator to ensure intake dates are met Product & Range Development
  • Reacting & completing Sales Team Briefs in the required time frame
  • Collaborating with design on products and packaging
  • Negotiating the best cost price to achieve department margin targets.
  • Establishing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
  • Comp shopping & applying knowledge of the current competitive marketplace and trends and assisting into the direction of product development.
  • Attend Trade shows for inspiration and to source new product/ suppliers. Attending and assisting in kick off and category meetings

Profile

  • Currently in a Buying, Product Management, Product Developer role or similar
  • Experience working and developing own brand / white label product
  • Experience of working with import goods from Far East etc
  • Excellent written / communication skills
  • Strong Negotiation skills

Job Offer

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours a week + Flexible Hours + Hybrid Working + Free Parking

Buyer / Product Developer

Buyer / Product Developer

Buyer / Product Developer

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