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Bensussen Deutsch & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading merchandise agency is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee critical projects and ensure execution within budget and timeframes. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in project management and vendor relations, emphasizing strong negotiation and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment that values creativity and collaboration across teams in the US and China.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, project, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of critical orders ensuring quality and budget.
• Work with internal clients and manage project aspects.
• Ensure effective communication and project delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organizational

Time Management

Interpersonal

Education

BA degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Manage portfolio of critical orders and execute them on time, on quality, and on budget.

Improve existing, and establish new processes and documentation to efficiently manage the following key areas of responsibility:

• Work collaboratively with teams in the US and China
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with internal clients and other departments

Project Management

Work with internal and external clients to manage strategic and tactical aspects of key projects: SOW, scope, issues/risks, schedule, estimates, budget, quality, communication, team and client relationships on a daily basis.

Set up and participate in project kick-off, status, and review meetings.

Ensure project requirements are clearly scoped, communicated, and delivered.

Establish work plans for key projects to include contributing stakeholders, inter-departmental work groups, and Creative Services teams.

Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.

Ensure that all work maintains the high quality standards demanded by BDA and its clients.

Close, bill, and report on key projects.

Additional duties as assigned by Manager.

Any travel involved? Limited, as needed for client meetings, vendor management, and select events.

Any financial/budgetary responsibility? Yes.

Strategic planning responsibilities? Yes.

Number of staff reporting to this position: 0 – potential in future.

Experience Requirements

• BA degree with business experience in manufacturing, project management, or related field.
• 5 years of purchasing, project, logistics, materials, production, resource, and vendor management experience working with Chinese factories.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills with the ability to determine both internal and external customer needs.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers including manufacturing, materials, labor, duty, and shipping rates.
• Project management experience with scope, schedule, budget, and resource tracking.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Bobble/toy/action figure experience (poly resin) highly valued.
• Able to manage a balance between productivity and quality.
• Experience working with and managing external vendors.
• Expert use of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Solid organizational, time-management, negotiating, presentation, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with sales, purchasing, product development groups, and clients.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with co-workers and clients.
• Promote high level of customer service to ensure smooth operations and satisfied internal partners/clients.
• Promote positive image.
• Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

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Created on 27/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom