Product Sourcing Specialist
We are seeking a highly organized and methodical Product Sourcing Specialist to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have experience of agricultural parts or machinery sector, international sourcing and purchasing procedures, and excellent communication skills.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Sourcing new and replacement parts from current suppliers
2. Sourcing products from new suppliers, continually improving on quality, costs and delivery
3. Maintaining good relationships with all suppliers to ensure clear communications
4. Negotiating with current Suppliers, communicating with them on orders, new products and deliveries ensuring the Company gets the best value and delivery agreements at all times
5. Liaising with supplier checking agents ensuring that this process runs smoothly, dealing with any issues that arise
6. Pro-active relationship with colleagues and suppliers in relation to product pricing, availability, and forecasting
7. Analysing sales trends and figures, ensuring that buying habits are in line with this
8. Ability to communicate in a clear and consistent manner on product specs, measurements etc.
9. Dealing with large amounts of information and able to deal with follow ups and confirmations
10. Liaising with Warehouse Manager on new products and deliveries
11. Liaising with marketing and webshop administrator to ensure all products are up to date and advertised correctly
12. Manage and have a clear understanding of international shipping rules, dealing with all the necessary paperwork related to customs, excise, and VAT duties
13. Liaising with the sales team, conducting product research, market trends and product specs
14. Support and liaise with other departments to resolve queries/issues
15. Responsibility and commitment to keeping up with industry changes and trends, proactively seeking information when required