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Location: Bradford, BD4
Salary: Up to £33,000
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.
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About The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Buyer or Purchasing professional who is commercially focused, highly organized, and confident managing suppliers and product ranges.
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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 organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple products, suppliers, and projects simultaneously.
- Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
Working Hours and Salary
- Salary: Up to £33,000
- Working hours: Flexible between 6:00am and 6:00pm
- 4-day working week option available
- Permanent position
- Location: Bradford, BD4
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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