Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent, we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

Location: Office based - Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Purpose of the role:

The Junior Buyer will support the Buying function in managing projects from initial development through to successful product launch. The role will involve supporting pricing negotiations, monitoring lead times, maintaining quality standards and contributing to production improvements to ensure products are delivered successfully. A key part of the role is building strong relationships with suppliers and factories while working closely with customers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, coordination and smooth delivery throughout the product lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with factories and customers to support product listings, growth and long-term partnerships
• Coordinate regular factory meetings and quarterly site visits to maintain supplier relationships, gather updates and support ongoing product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guarantee the timely delivery and the completion of projects by monitoring daily operations and risk assessments
• Execute the team's cost-saving schemes and supplier strategy
• Evaluate product costs, trends, and suppliers to make informed purchasing decisions that are aligned with the company's budget and profitability objectives
• Explore innovations and market trends to support the commercial team
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability
• Support on research of commodity and monitor industry trends to meet business needs
• Support on presentation about the innovation, commodity, market research
• Support buying team data analysis and monthly reports
• Sampling parcel arrangements

About you:

• University or high Diploma graduate
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, product development and project management
• Experience with health and beauty/household/hardline/shopping bag/food products is a must
• Solid experience with data analysis and reporting
• Good vendor relationship management and basic knowledge of manufacturing processing
• Good communication and presentation skills in English & Cantonese & Mandarin.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passionate, well-planned & organised
• Willingness to travel nationally for face-to-face meetings/factories visits when required
• Experience in fair visit and factory tour is preferable

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 15 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 17 days after 3 years’ service
• Group Medical Insurance plan for employee
• Hybrid Working Arrangement following Company Policy
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Social and team building events