Buyer

BuyerLocation: Bradford, BD4 Salary: Negotaible Working Pattern: Full-time 4-day working week option Flexible hours between 6:00am 6:00pm PermanentAbout the RoleOn behalf of our client, we are looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to join their established Purchasing team based in Bradford.This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing product-led business, taking ownership of a defined product range and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to source and develop new products.The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the product lifecycle, from initial concept and supplier sourcing through to product launch, while also supporting the ongoing development and performance of the existing range.Key Responsibilities Source and develop new products for the assigned category/range, from initial concept and briefing through to sample approval and launch.Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers.Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and lead times with suppliers.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, quality and reliability.Collect, verify and maintain product compliance and safety documentation, including relevant test certificates, CE/UKCA markings and REACH requirements.Ensure products meet relevant legal, safety and retailer requirements.Drive continuous improvement across existing products, working with suppliers to improve quality, cost and sustainability.Manage stock ..... full job details .....