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• Purchase goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• To ensure MRP data is accurate, maintain accurate part and supplier MRP data including lead-times, cost and supplier evaluations.
• Check internal Purchase Requisitions for completeness, accuracy, supply chain compliance and authorisation
• Clarify specifications, quantities and timelines with stakeholders
• Ensure continuous supply of required material and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Manage supplier order books and effectively expedite and prioritise orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
• Liaise with Stakeholders to ensure product and service quality levels are maximized.
• On-time-in-full delivery of materials and services to support project milestones.
• Monitor market trends and market suppliers.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• To identify appropriate sources of supply to meet contract needs.
• Manage new supplier requests and approval.
• To ensure contract conditions are applied including specific flow downs where appropriate.
• To assist in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Support procurement department objectives and KPI’s and be instrumental in supporting their achievement.
• Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries to respective vendors and procure replacement materials in accordance with company procedures and processes whilst minimizing any impact on project milestones.
• Always demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra Maritime values.

Buyer role focused on procurement and supply chain management at Ultra Maritime

Buyer role focused on purchasing and procurement to meet operational needs at Ultra Maritime. Ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and supplier management to support project milestones.

• Assisting in seasonal range plan development - analysing customer buying patterns, forecasting sales and predicting future trends, presenting findings in reports and presentations in a clear and logical format, this will include ratio calculations for size and colour;
• Buying for three key territories which include the UK, EU, North America, NZ and AUS.
• Work with your Head of buying to maximize profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.
• Assisting in regularly reviewing stock, sales and orders and react with necessary urgency to ensure sales, stock & profit targets are achieved;
• Maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed;
• Participating in promotional activities, helping the buying and merchandising team to identify slow moving stock, suggesting marks downs or promotions, as well as coordinating promotions and clearance events in store;
• Creating style books for products, identify when to update trim labels, fabrications and packaging, and liaise with graphic designer to ensure a consistent brand image;
• Managing the critical path, monitoring all orders from initial product development through to delivery, ensuring the smooth running of the development process, maintaining delivery schedules and key deadlines throughout;
• Train and mentor the AB and BAA in the team and step in to manage the team in absence of Buyer/Line Manager to meet business requirements and deadlines;
• Managing sample process ensuring all designs and fabrications are executed correctly, meeting brand requirements;
• Working alongside QC when creating style books so that correct specs and CAD’s are received,
• Lab dip and trim approvals and feeding back to suppliers, after collecting fit and quality info from QC.
• Approving PTS, for shipments.
• Attend fit meetings with QC and models, making suggestions on fit, styling, trims etc.., as well as signing off sample
• Opportunity to travel both nationally and internationally for store, supplier visits and trade shows.

Junior Buyer for Non Apparel at a global outdoor retailer

Junior Buyer – Non Apparel

Junior Buyer for Non Apparel at Mountain Warehouse, a growing global outdoor retailer. Responsible for buying, forecasting, and maintaining supplier relationships in the buying team.

• Deliver Request for Information, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation (RFx) processes and tenders, ensuring competitive, compliant and timely outcomes
• Help category strategies through data insights and effective execution of sourcing activities
• Draft, review and negotiate straightforward commercial documents in line with procurement policy
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, question assumptions and align sourcing issues to business needs
• Manage supplier communications, including bids, clarifications and timelines
• Maintain governance, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals and audit readiness
• Track category performance, including total cost of ownership, savings, compliance and improvement activity
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using scorecards, action tracking and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices
• Build supplier relationships, helping performance, issue resolution and continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate supplier and contract data, including pricing and supporting records
• Provide data, insight and operational help to enable efficient delivery of category priorities
• Use data to deliver market insights, supplier comparisons and commercial recommendations
• Help the adoption of artificial intelligence-enabled procurement tools to improve information, automation and risk identification
• Contribute to demand planning by presenting insights that look at cost and complexity
• Identify and own continuous improvement across processes, sourcing and supplier engagement
• Work with supplier-led innovation and contribute to risk management, supply continuity and resilience

Category Buyer delivering sourcing activity across indirect spend categories at Weetabix.

Category Buyer

Category Buyer delivering sourcing activity across indirect spend categories for Weetabix. Managing supplier performance and leveraging digital procurement tools in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

• Own the end-to-end planning, procurement, and merchandising of Wattbike’s spare parts and accessories portfolio
• Ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right time and right price
• Maximise availability, minimise excess stock, and drive the commercial performance of the spares and accessories category
• Source, negotiate, and purchase spares and accessories from approved suppliers
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data
• Own stock levels across all spares and accessories SKUs
• Work closely with Customer Service to understand demand driven by repairs and warranty claims
• Produce regular reports covering category P&L performance, stock availability, and supplier performance
• Maintain accurate product, supplier, and inventory data

Spares and Accessories Category Manager managing product availability and procurement

Buyer – Spares and Accessories

Spares and Accessories Category Manager responsible for procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships at Wattbike, a leader in indoor cycling technology.

• Provide procurement implementation and control, raising Request for Quotations, Purchase Orders and Comparison Tables
• Ensure selection of appropriate suppliers for projects in line with company policies
• Source new vendors
• Monitor current vendors on the Approved Vendor List
• Obtain quotations for company designed and bought in products to meet customer specifications and specific industry standards
• Work with clients and suppliers to determine procurement specifications
• Agree terms and conditions with suppliers, clients and Bekaert
• Procure Flintstone designed and bought in products to meet contractual requirements
• Identify and qualify new suppliers
• Set up purchasing agreements with key suppliers
• Visit existing and potential suppliers and carry out vendor assessments and audits
• Liaise with project teams on schedule issues and assist in finding solutions to late delivery and quality non-conformance

Procurement specialist managing supplier selection and purchasing processes at Bekaert

Procurement specialist responsible for supplier selection, procurement implementation, and vendor assessments. Join Bekaert in providing innovative solutions in steel wire transformation and coatings.

• The Buyer is responsible for delivering a commercial, trend-led product offering that supports brand strategy and drives sales growth across all markets.
• This role manages end-to-end buying activity, including costing negotiations, range building, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain.
• The Buyer will work closely with international suppliers and manage/mentor an Assistant Buyer.
• Negotiate all product costings across two countries of origin, covering approximately:
• 50 core styles per month × 10 months
• 6 × 45 swim styles
• Manage supplier relationships with both the China team and direct suppliers in Turkey.
• Ensure competitive pricing, optimal margins, and timely approvals.
• Propose all RRPs using the brand’s pricing architecture framework.
• Manage and maintain the range plan tool, ensuring accuracy across all drops and categories.
• Prepare for and present ranges in pre-sign-off and final sign-off meetings.
• Participate in concept meetings to drive the product direction each season.
• Attend weekly fit sessions (approx. 6 hours per week) and collaborate with Technical teams to ensure product quality and fit standards.
• Monitor and ensure full adherence to the critical path across all product areas.
• Provide designers with range performance feedback, identifying opportunities and gaps.
• Support Design on fabric approvals, ensuring suitability, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
• Conduct USA product calls for every collection, ensuring relevance to the market.
• Lead Monday trade preparation and reporting, analysing performance, best sellers, margin, and stock levels to inform future decisions.
• Make data-led recommendations to improve sell-through, reduce risk, and maximise profitability.
• Manage, develop, and train the Assistant Buyer, ensuring their progression and performance.
• Support in creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
• Attend global buying trips as required, maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving new opportunities.

Buyer managing product range and supplier relationships for a fashion brand.

Buyer responsible for delivering a trend-led product offering and managing supplier relationships. Overseeing end-to-end buying activities and collaborating with design and supply chain.

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