Job Description
Job Title: Buyer
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Bromsgrove
We’re seeking an experienced buyer to manage the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle, delivering impactful strategies to support our growing business.
About The Role
As a Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in researching new product ideas, sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the best value and performance. You will play an integral role in delivering our home decor strategy, working in collaboration with the team to ensure the range is delivered on time and as seamless as possible.
About Us
TE Brands Ltd is building fast-growing e-commerce brands. With one specific brand (Contempee) in the home decor niche taking the majority of focus right now. This is an exciting opportunity to get into a young but extremely fast growing company.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Research and present new trend-led products which extend and evolve existing collections. Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity.
* Manage new supplier relations and new product development.
* Negotiate prices and terms with current and new suppliers
* Find alternative options to ensure our costs are competitive
* Visit suppliers when required.
* Plan product release dates based on seasonality and relevance.
* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, hold operational and strategic reviews, and ensure compliance with best practices.
* Ensure products are complaint with laws and standards for the relevant country or work with agencies to ensure they comply
* Liaise between internal teams and suppliers to address issues, manage expectations, and align on service and product specifications.
* Create initial PO's and predict forecasts on new products to ensure flow of stock.
What we look for:
* Strong product development experience
* Effective communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work independently with exceptional time management and organisational abilities.
* Approachable and adaptable to change and able to reprioritise tasks
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* PC literate with a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook