Category Buyer/Senior Buyer

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our Oxfordshire based client to recruit for a Category Buyer/Senior Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

Manage products throughout the complete buying and development cycle
Develop new product ideas in collaboration with design and suppliers
Source products and suppliers globally, including Far East sourcing
Negotiate cost prices, terms, and supplier agreements
Manage supplier relationships and ongoing supplier development
Plan and manage product ranges within assigned categories
Identify market opportunities and consumer trends
Improve existing products through enhanced quality, specification, packaging, or cost reduction
Coordinate packaging and presentation with the graphics team to maximise product appeal

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in product buying/purchasing
Experience of managing products from concept through to production
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Strong attention to detail
Good PC literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience with Far East sourcing would be advantageous
CIPS qualification (or working towards it) would be beneficial

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INDPRO

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position