Buyer / Negotiator

BUYER NEGOTIATOR

Hertford

Competitive Salary - Negotiable

Our client is an international, fast-growing, innovative consumer goods business with their manufacturing and suppliers based in China.  They are currently seeking a Buyer / Negotiator to join their team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Responsibility for the day to day buying requirements within a specified luggage category of the Buying Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receiving order confirmations from Sales Admin team
• Delivering a negotiation strategy to be sent by email to colleagues in China office
• Liaising with China colleagues to reach agreement on preferred commercial terms
• Implementing costs savings and minimising price increases
• Building and managing relationships with suppliers
• Reviewing supplier’s performance through relevant KPIs
• Checking supplier invoices when required
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders
• Maintaining the highest accuracy of all documentation at all times
• Building and maintaining a record of data on prices for future reference
• Maintaining an effective email filing system
• May be required to attend market & Canton Fair in China during April/May & October
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Proven successful track record within a buying/product environment
• Exceptional negotiation and analytical skills
• Highly motivated, with a positive flexible approach and outlook
• Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team
• Highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys new challenges
• Ability to attend foreign trips for up to 2 weeks, twice per annum if required
• High grade GCSE/A-level maths essential
• Possess excellent PC skills – proficiency in Excel and Outlook are essential
• CIPS qualified or part qualified preferred
• Previous experience with Far East Supply chain would be an advantage

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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