Decoration Buyer (72222) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity awaits for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment as a Decoration Buyer. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, supporting production requirements, and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating decoration requirements, managing stock levels, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting the business in achieving efficient and cost-effective procurement outcomes.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs:

• Identify and expedite all decoration requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
• Issue daily schedules for raw material requirements
• Provide decoration stock updates to the customer and sales teams
• Monitor slow-moving and dead stock
• Maintain and manage the decoration back-order report
• Manage quality incidents with suppliers, including defective stock and colour variations
• Manage pricing with various decoration suppliers and relevant sales representatives
• Manage artwork changeovers, ensuring depletion of old artwork before introducing new artwork
• Maintain artwork files and registers, including updating files with new artwork, removing old artwork, and ensuring that the business has two signed hard copies of each label
• Monitor monthly stock levels in line with business parameters
• Advise Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products
• Prepare and maintain supplier OTIF reporting

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Supply Chain or Commercial Degree is essential in this role
• 2-3 years buying experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Excellent numeracy and planning skills
• High attention to detail, self-discipline, and a customer-focused approach
• Analytical and logical thinker
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong communication skills and networking ability
• Ability to make tough decisions
• Able to multitask and think on their feet
• Positive "can-do" attitude