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