Senior Buyer
Due to their ongoing success and expansion, they’re looking to add skilled individuals who can drive product development from initial concept through to market launch.About the Role
In this pivotal role as a Senior Buyer / Product Developer , you’ll be engaged in every phase of product creation, from ideation through to launch. Working with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that all products align with customer standards, values, and market demands.This role requires close collaboration with merchandisers, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to achieve successful product outcomes.Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and QA to ensure projects are delivered on-cost, on-spec, and on-time, meeting ethical and safety standards.Global Coordination: Work daily with the Hong Kong office, factories, and QA to manage a successful Product Development and Release PDR process.Creative Collaboration: Partner with the Design team on concepts, artwork, packaging solutions, and copy, ensuring consistency in branding.Range Development: Build and propose product ranges including SKU counts, pricing structures, and planogram solutions.Specification and Compliance: Draft and sign off on detailed product specifications and ensure all products are costed to deliver target ROI.Team Leadership: Oversee and evaluate team assignments, prioritize workloads, and adjust resources as needed.Issue Resolution: Proactively address and resolve project issues, offering creative solutions to stakeholders.Customer Engagement: Present products, ranges, and categories to customers, and assess product performance based on retail sales.
Competitive Salary Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pmAbout You
Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Merchandiser, or Product Developer, ideally in retail or manufacturing.Skillset: A unique balance of creativity and analytical abilities with strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive mindset.Industry Knowledge: Experience with licensed and/or construction products is a strong advantage.Growth Mindset: Enthusiastic about contributing to a thriving, fast-paced environment.
Please contact sarah@cpi-selection.co.uk to apply and learn more.