Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our Oxfordshire based client to recruit for a Far East Category 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
- CIPS qualification (or working towards it) would be beneficial
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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