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NPD Buyer/Product Manager – 12 Month Contract
Position: NPD Buyer/Product Manager - 12 Month Contract
Location: North West
Salary: Excellent
Job Reference No: D006
Recruiting Consultant: Olivia
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NPD Buyer/Product Manager – Homeware (12 Month Contract)
We have a rare and exciting NPD Buyer/Product Manager, working across Homeware, for a well-known company, covering a 12 month contract.
The Senior Buyer will work across existing ranges of cushions, curtains and throws as well as developing new product areas across in-house brands and customer accounts.
NPD Buyer/Product Manager – Homeware Responsibilities;
Work closely with the Design team to carry out research and identify new product areas Build and develop new and innovative product ranges alongside the commercial team Develop good/better/best strategies across product ranges Work close with factories overseas, negotiate cost prices and lead times Regularly analyse sales and ranges, identifying best and worst selling lines Manage and update the critical path Support and manage more junior members of the team Approve samples Skills and Experience
Good knowledge and understanding of sourcing from China and Pakistan, and have attended sourcing trips Excellent understanding of home textiles Excellent communication and organizational skills