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Senior Buyer, Manufacturing / FF&E - £45K

Senior Buyer, Manufacturing / FF&E - £45K

  • Location

    Stevenage, Hertfordshire

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £35000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus

  • Contact:

    Anthony Barden

  • Contact email:

    anthony.barden@1st-executive.com

  • Salary high:

    45000

  • Salary low:

    35000

  • Job ref:

    J12946_1562846176

  • Published:

    over 4 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2019-08-10

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

An award-winning, rapidly growing retail design consultancy is looking to expand their Procurement team with the addition of a Senior Buyer.

Working closely with in-house Design and Production staff and suppliers, you will provide bespoke buying solutions based on based on seasonal project briefs, visual packs and technical drawings.

The visual merchandising projects you will source, produce and deliver are as diverse as they are creative. Each requires the development of a unique buying strategy using supply market analysis, negotiation and collaboration with the Supply Chain.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Relevant background buying goods & services relating to retail shopfitting / manufacturing / production (essential)
  • Self-motivated, resilient and capable of delivering to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
  • First rate interpersonal, communication, and supplier management skills
  • Willing to commit to international travel 1-2 times per year