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After what felt like 100 days of January, we're now faced with a new month & new opportunities ?? I'm currently representing a credible, trustworthy brand who are looking to expand their buying teams. This is open to anyone with a buying background either at BAA or AB level. 5 key essentials you must have upon applying: ?? Critical path management along with actions i.e phasing/cancellations/rebuys ?? Ability to request and negotiate initial costs ?? Have developed small-large product categories of your own from design to sample stage ?? Have completed the "buying cycle" from concept (design & sample management) through to trading results ?? Supplier management - strong examples of working fairly with your suppliers

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Hiring the right buyer's agent will make a world of difference in your house buying experience.

Hiring the right buyer's agent will make a world of difference in your house buying experience.

Hiring the right buyer's agent will make a world of difference in your house buying experience.

The collaboration between, a Technical Manager,Product Manager, and Category Manager is pivotal in effective vendor negotiation. The Technical manager ensures that technical specifications and quality standards are met without unnecessary expenditures, leveraging their deep knowledge to avoid overpriced or unsuitable solutions. The Product Manager aligns the product needs with business goals, ensuring that negotiations focus on securing goods and services that support the product's lifecycle and market success, potentially leading to volume discounts or favorable terms. Meanwhile, the Category Manager analyzes market trends and competitor strategies, using this data to negotiate better prices and conditions, thus directly reducing costs. Collectively , these roles enable a company to approach vendor negotiations with a comprehensive strategy that optimizes both product quality and profitability.

From a Buyer

It's been a few months, lets wheel this bad boy out again! There are 3 main factors you need to consider when buying something: Cheap ?? Fast ? Good ?? You can't have all 3, so which are most important to you? If you want Good & Fast, it wont be cheap! If you want Cheap & Good, it wont be fast! You can see where this is going...Cheap & Fast, wont be good! Don't expect your vendors to deliver all 3 things, would you expect to give your customers all 3? If you understand this, you will have a better buying experience and build a stronger partnership with your vendors that is mutually beneficially to you both! #Procurement #Buying #Sales

Hi, i want to share something as procurement professionals, we're always on the lookout for value—and sometimes, we come across deals that are too good to pass up isn't !! Recently, I purchased Nikon DSLR cameras at an incredible price, reminding me how essential timing, research, and vendor relationships are in finding great deals. To help others in the procurement field, i am sharing few key takeaway from this purchase that may helps you find your next great deal. ?? Key Takeaways : Market Research: Knowing the market made a huge difference. I bought this Nikon at a price significantly lower than what’s typically offered, simply by being aware of pricing trends and jumping on the opportunity when it arose. Supplier Relationships: One call can sometimes start a whole new connection. I remember contacting this supplier once just to inquire about products, and from there, we established a great relationship that has been beneficial for both of us. Patience & Target Pricing: Persistence paid off! After multiple conversations, he finally offered me an incredible deal that matched my target price. It was a reminder that patience often leads to better outcomes in negotiations. ?? If you've scored an amazing deal or have stories about similar wins, I’d love to hear about it! Let's share tips and celebrate these procurement achievements. #Procurement #Sourcing #GreatDeal #SupplyChain #ValueCreation #NegotiationSkills