Buyer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week option

Flexible hours 6:00–18:00

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is recruiting for a Buyer based in Bradford to own a defined product range. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to source, develop and launch products, while managing lifecycle, compliance and performance of existing ranges.

The role emphasises supplier negotiation, cost/margin management and cross-functional collaboration across Purchasing, Operations and E-commerce. Flexible hours and a 4-day week option are available in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying or Purchasing roles, ideally within retail, e-commerce or product-led environments.
• Ability to source suppliers and develop products from concept to launch.
• Knowledge of product compliance and safety requirements relevant to the category.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills with focus on cost and margin.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with PLM, ERP or supplier management systems is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around compliance and documentation.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills managing multiple products, suppliers and projects.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop new products from concept through to launch, including briefing and sample approval.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and lead times with suppliers.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance, quality and reliability.
• Collect and verify product compliance documentation (CE/UKCA, REACH).
• Ensure products meet legal and retailer requirements for safety and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement on existing products with suppliers to improve quality, cost and sustainability.
• Manage stock availability and demand forecasting for the assigned range.
• Coordinate with Operations to maintain stock levels and plan production timelines.
• Oversee critical path for new product launches to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with E-commerce and Operations through the product development and launch process.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends and customer feedback for range development opportunities.
• Manage product costing and margins; negotiate with suppliers to support profitability.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders/logistics partners to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
• Communicate product and supply chain changes to internal teams for planning.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with broader category, product and supplier strategy.

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time | 4-day working week option | Flexible hours between 6:00am–6:00pm

Permanent

About the Role

On 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 availability and demand forecasting across the assigned range.
• Work closely with suppliers and the Operations team to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Manage the critical path for new product launches, ensuring products are delivered on time.
• Coordinate closely with E-commerce and Operations teams throughout the product development and launch process.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for range development and improvement.
• Manage product costing and margins, negotiating with suppliers to support profitability targets.
• Work with suppliers to plan production timelines and coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
• Communicate product and supply chain changes effectively to internal teams to support appropriate planning.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with wider category, product and supplier strategy as required.

About the Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional who is commercially focused, highly organised and confident managing suppliers and product ranges.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Buying or Purchasing role, ideally within retail, e-commerce or a product-led environment.
• Experience sourcing suppliers and developing new products from concept through to launch.
• Knowledge of product compliance and safety requirements relevant to the category.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills, including experience managing cost and margin.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel skills, with experience of PLM, ERP or supplier management systems advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around compliance and documentation.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple products, suppliers and projects simultaneously.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working hours: Flexible between 6:00am and 6:00pm
• 4-day working week option available
• Location: Bradford, BD4