Buyer/Product Developer

Are you passionate about crafting innovative product ranges and driving business success? Our client, a vibrant organisation, is seeking a dynamic Buyer/Product Developer to join their enthusiastic team in Worcester. This is your chance to blend creativity in a role that promises excitement and challenge!

As a key player in the buying and product development team, you will work collaboratively to create and refine exhilarating new product ranges that resonate with customers and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular range reviews to enhance product offerings based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Collaborate with the Design team to analyse trends, identifying fresh market opportunities.
• Liaise with the Far East sourcing team and UK warehouse to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Set and uphold quality standards for all products.
• Manage category development, launching seasonal newness while evolving existing product lines.
• Drive the creative process from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to meet company margin requirements while fostering strong relationships.
• Oversee critical path management and ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead product selection meetings and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Attend UK and overseas trade shows, enhancing supplier relationships and product knowledge.

Ad Hoc Duties:

• Assist in producing weekly trade reports and maintain accurate product data.
• Support trade shows and other assignments as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven background in product development or a buying team, with experience in managing junior team members.
• Familiarity with purchasing in a Homeware environment is a plus!
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for discussing finances and budgets.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining resilience and flexibility.
• An understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
• A positive, enthusiastic "can do" attitude.
• Empathy towards the customer and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience:

• Proven background in product development or a buying team, with experience in managing junior team members.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for discussing finances and budgets.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining resilience and flexibility.
• An understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development.

Personal Attributes:

• Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
• A positive, enthusiastic "can do" attitude.
• Empathy towards the customer and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of an exciting journey, apply today! We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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