Job Description
Mothercare are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team in Apsley on a 12 month Fixed Term contract. Within this role you will support in identifying and delivering the product strategy for your department in line with the business and partners strategies. In addition you will provide the following:
Job Purpose
* Ensure that the products being manufactured are produced on time, with the right manufacturing partner and at the right price, liaising and intervening as necessary directly with the manufacturing partners to smooth production and resolve any issues
* Support to negotiate the best prices at all times and that the products are always delivered without compromising quality
* Ensure product development process is smooth and managed with total critical path adherence
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
1. Supporting the team to ensure product is developed in line with pricing, sourcing and company strategy. Follow through pricing from beginning to end to ensure KPI’s are met
2. Full management of the production critical path ensuring that all key milestones are met and documented
3. To ensure that the relevant products within the range framework are produced to an acceptable level and within Mothercare brand handwriting
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