Develop and launch new product ranges and promotional lines as required by the Product and Sales teams, whilst also proposing new items that are available from current and new suppliersManage on-going product range items with suppliers to ensure there are no delays in the supply chain at factory level To manage relevant supplier relationships

Purchased products for five of the largest retailers in the UK: Argos, ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco in one of the most competitive, high value and fast moving sectors – Consumer Electronics. Part of a team that defined and implemented a purchasing strategy for 25 audio and visual range lines for Morrisons supermarket, worth an estimated value of over $10,000,000 annually. Personally responsible for 11 lines worth an estimated $4,500,000 annually.Part of a team that secured a 3… Show more Purchased products for five of the largest retailers in the UK: Argos, ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco in one of the most competitive, high value and fast moving sectors – Consumer Electronics. Part of a team that defined and implemented a purchasing strategy for 25 audio and visual range lines for Morrisons supermarket, worth an estimated value of over $10,000,000 annually. Personally responsible for 11 lines worth an estimated $4,500,000 annually.Part of a team that secured a 3 year contract with Viacomm (MTV, Nickelodeon) to produce Consumer Electronics for SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer IPs worth an estimated $20,000,000 first year.Responsibilities:Relationship building, vendor identification, supply chain management, factory and price negotiation, commercial and financial analysis, project and critical path management and artwork management Show less