Sourcing & Account Manager - Remote - BCT Resourcing : Job Details

Job title: Sourcing & Premiums Account ManagerLocaiton: RemoteSalary: NogotiableEmployment type: PermanentCompany client sources millions of items each year from beauty bags and eye masks to teddy bears, umbrellas, gift boxes and glassware – and everything in between. Our highly skilled buyers access our network of hundreds of global providers to identify and procure exactly the right product for your campaigns.Key responsibilities:·   Manage the pricing enquiry element of the project following receipt of a full and complete brief – providing the price and supplier choice to take forward.·   Liaise with your Clients and Premiums Suppliers over any amendments to the brief which affect the pricing before PO is raised or a production prototype is approved.·   Take client briefs – by validating them, giving proactive feedback, and what is technical possible/not from a production perspective – giving solution options as appropriate.·   Give Internal Clients general Premiums advice and estimates about production timings, methods and pricing considerations·   Assist other Client facing staff with concepts, ideas and samples for possible project enquiries when appropriate.·   Maintain a library of samples and prototypes for future reference and concept support, whether physical or digital·   Assist Internal clients adhere to the key terms of the client’s contract and SLA e.g. pricing, turnaround times etc – by ensuring prompt and expedient communications.·   Be compliant with all relevant standards prevailing upon the products customers require ISO, Quality, Health & Safety standards as applicable to the materials sourced.·   Create, follow and update operational and project reports covering areas such as: Operational Status, Job Tracking, Job Critical Path in line with the Premiums SOP·   Manage the administration process as required by the Premiums SOP, ensuring data integritySkills, Aptitudes & Experience Required:· Purchasing experiences in buying products, known as promotional items, give-aways, freebies, or merchandising, premiums are in hot demand..· Education to degree level and fluency in English.· An obsession for deadlines and accuracy in supply detail with organizational skills and a hands-on attitude to production quality and cost control.· Demonstrable, accurate and impressive skills in supply software and processes.· An understanding of our key manufacturing processes.· Have Can do attitude.