Far East Category Buyer

Portfolio Procurement; Wytham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our Oxfordshire based client to recruit for a Far East Category Buyer. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating and developing products across global supplier networks with a strong emphasis on the Far East.

The buyer will manage development cycles, collaborate with design teams and ensure cost-effective, high-quality product ranges while spotting market opportunities and trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in product buying from concept through to production.
• Experience managing products across full development cycle.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail in product specs and costs.
• Proficient with Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Far East sourcing.
• CIPS qualification pursued beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage products through complete buying and development cycle.
• Develop new product ideas with design and suppliers.
• Source products and suppliers globally, including Far East sourcing.
• Negotiate cost prices, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and development.
• Plan and manage product ranges within categories.
• Identify market opportunities and consumer trends.
• Improve products via quality, specs, packaging or cost reduction.
• Coordinate packaging and presentation with graphics team.

Skills

Product buying

Sourcing Far East

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Independent work

CIPS pursuit

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our Oxfordshire based client to recruit for a Far East Category 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
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) would be beneficial

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