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OverviewMy client is looking to recruit a Product Specialist/Category Manager/Buyer for their growing team. The role is for a curious and enthusiastic product lover, responsible for developing best-in-class product ranges, maximising value for money and driving innovation in the marketplace. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, the role focuses on delivering exceptional products that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities
Overall product development working in a four-point approach to product
Seasonal ranges by brand
Overall ownership of key categories / brands becoming an expert in your space
Curating product ranges by season touching all applicable price points and formats
Trend led product
Being an expert in your space, identifying trends or trending products
Responsible for reacting to trends, working with factories and internal teams to be first to market
Customer specific product
Responsible for reacting to customer specific briefs set by sales
Sourcing, costing and sampling adhering to short deadlines whilst delivering best cost and quality product
Everyday 365 product
Applying an adaptable approach to continuous development on everyday core SKUs
Product sourcing / supplier management
Identifying key suppliers and suitable factories understanding the appropriate sourcing route and preferred supplier for product
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential new suppliers
Completion of new factory profile forms and ensuring all new factories are approved by QA
Negotiation of trading terms
Cost negotiation and completion of costing sheets ensuring margin is in line with company expectations
Ensure product costs are in line with material costs with the support of the head of PD
Responsible for samples across all lines negotiating samples with factories minimising costs to the business
International travel as and when required to visit supplier''s showroom / factories
Attending trade shows to meet with suppliers to manage relationships and to source new suppliers
Regular video calls to maintain and strengthen supplier relationships
Sourcing of new trends, hot products
Creating product briefs for suppliers and factories, working with design and QA to ensure we are up to date with standards for products and factories
Manage the performance of suppliers, with support from the head of PD dealing with issues quickly and effectively ensuring minimal impact to the business
Working with the sales team on reactive briefs for the customers, ensuring the appropriate sourcing route is utilised
Critical path management
Ownership of the product Development Critical Path Management
Ensuring product critical paths and weekly workloads are on track to achieve deadlines from concept to pre-production with design and factories
Ensuring deadlines are adhered to and follow up on all sample issues to resolve and drive to completion
Identifying, calling out and making recommendations to mitigate any risks/challenges identified at all stages
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