Your Role
As a Sourcing & Buying Planner, you sit at the heart of
our operations. Working closely with an Account Manager on dedicated accounts,
you own two critical streams: Sourcing and Buying. You bring ideas to life,
keep projects on track, and make sure every order lands on time — and on brief.
This role is made for someone who thrives on variety, keeps
cool under pressure, and genuinely cares about getting things right.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing
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Source products and ideas for clients — responding to
requests from Account Managers or directly from clients.
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Manage supplier price requests: compare offers and
select the best quality-to-price ratio.
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Prepare quotes for Account Managers and clients, then
follow up to keep things moving.
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Create compelling presentations for Account Managers
and clients.
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Liaise with the Graphic Design Department to ensure
artworks and presentations align with client brand guidelines and agreed
timelines.
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Resolve customer and Account Manager issues by
investigating problems and building practical solutions.
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Issue invoices when orders are delivered or when
payment is required in advance.
Buying & Planning
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Place orders with suppliers and verify compliance with
company procedures.
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Manage the full order lifecycle:
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Issue purchase orders.
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Confirm receipt and client approval of supplier
artworks.
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Request pre-production samples when required.
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Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and warehouses
through to final delivery.
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Ensure deliveries meet agreed timelines.
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Keep clients informed about delivery status.
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Cross-check supplier invoices against company purchase
orders.
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Submit completed job cards to the Accounting Department
for down payments and final payments.
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Plan and manage priorities across multiple active
projects simultaneously.
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Provide day-to-day support to the Graphic Design Team.
Skills & Profile
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Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
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CRM tools
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Customer-centric mindset
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Customer service
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Strong team player
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Strategic sourcing & procurement
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Time management
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Supply chain management
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Clear communicator
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Production planning
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Negotiation skills
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Printing techniques
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Problem-solving
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IT proficiency
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Highly organised & detail-oriented
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Autonomous, can-do attitude
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True all-rounder
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