About the Role
Scolmore has a commitment to New Product Development with a busy Design & Procurement team. We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our Project Procurement team.
Main Duties
1. Manage projects from inception, through to Supplier selection, quotation assessment, sample approval and product introduction
2. Improve prices and terms of business with Suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising effective negotiation skills
3. Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing, and review cost reductions through regular benchmarking
4. Researching, selecting and procuring quality products and materials
5. Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
6. Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions
7. An understanding of commodity codes and how to use them correctly when assessing landed costs
8. Coordinating with supply chain team, management, and warehouse
9. Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management
10. Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
11. Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
12. Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
13. Building and driving relationships with key suppliers to improve pricing and quality of services
14. Working with purchasing team to ensure appropriate orders to maintain product availability
15. Leading category management projects to optimise ranges
16. Collaborating with buyers and sales to expand product categories
17. Working with commercial teams to assist with creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
18. Establish new Suppliers and arrange necessary assessments, factory audits and compliance to proceed with initial orders
19. Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, sales and other internal teams
20. Prepare reports and updates to internal stakeholders as and when required
Essential Skills and Experience
1. Previous experience in a buying or purchasing role
2. Ability to analyse and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
3. An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
4. Strong persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
5. An analytical mind with strategic ability
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to aid negotiation
7. Proficient in MS Office
8. Good understanding of numeracy
9. Commercial awareness
10. Ability to make decisions
11. Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations
12. Able to work well in a team
13. Good organisational skills
14. A degree in a relevant subject, such as business, marketing, mathematics or finance or suitable experience as a buyer in a previous role
15. Ability to travel overseas for trade fairs and supplier visits to countries such as China, India, Vietnam etc. depending on project requirements
Desirable Skills and Experience
1. An understanding of MRP systems is beneficial but not essential
2. CIPS Qualification or working toward this would be beneficial
Benefits:
* Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
* Health Cashback Plan
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Free Parking
Site Location: Scolmore House, Tamworth, B79 7UL #J-18808-Ljbffr