Buying jobs

The role of Buying Manager involves the management of a small team sourcing and managing a portfolio of goods for resale while ensuring a competitive edge in the retail market. This remote Buying Manager role requires procurement skills and a focus on building supplier relationships.

Ownership of the Product Development Critical Path Management of given product areaComing up with creative ideas, negotiating prices with supply base

• Create commercial ranges on your area of product that are right for companies target customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with far east suppliers and negotiate contracts.

• Create commercial ranges that are right for our target consumer
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.

To deliver category budgets on sales, margin, cash profit and central income whilst ensuring the need of the retail and wholesale customers are met.

Effective management of supplier relationships ensuring market leading product ranging, pricing, promotional and supply strategies meet and exceed , where possible, annual targets set.

• Assist the buyer with all administrative and assistant tasks which include the below:
• Overseeing and updating the critical path, chasing samples from suppliers and ensuring orders are on track for on time delivery.

The Knitwear Buyer role is an exciting opportunity in the retail industry, focusing on sourcing and selecting high-quality knitwear products for a successful business. Based in Birmingham, this permanent position is ideal for professionals with a passion for retail and product selection.

This Junior Buyer position will be working for a growing manufacturing organisation based in Redditch. This role requires someone who has ideally worked in a manufacturing environment and enjoys a fast paced role with progression.

Assistant Buyer to support the Indirect team working for a large manufacturing company in Burntwood. This role offers 2 days working from home.

This is a fully office-based position, offering flexibility in hours if needed. You'll be responsible for overseeing the procurement of outdoor furniture, bedroom, living, and garden furniture, ensuring we continue to offer stylish yet affordable products to our customers.

Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with the brand strategy.
Presenting proposals for future range development

• Liaise with overseas suppliers and factories to track production, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with internal design and buying teams to ensure product specifications and timelines are aligned

Assist the merchandiser with range building by providing analysis and proposals on; planned ROS, brand, fit, colour, design and pricing.

Produce size scales for seasonal stock buys in line with critical path and ensure uploaded correctly on the buying minute.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join their growing media planning and buying team. You will be working with an Account Director and Media Strategist to assist in planning client media campaigns for various channels, including TV Spot, TV Sponsorship, Press and OOH.