Orchard Custom BeautySr Product Developer / Buyer
Jan. 2016 - Oct. 2019Mississauga, ONOversaw the buying strategy for the leading private label developer of various cosmetics, bags, and beauty accessories for major international retail clients including Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, ALDI, and Joe Fresh Tasked with negotiating the product pricing, quality standards, delivery, and payment terms with vendors Purchased up to $700,000 worth of materials per project and managed the full cycle procurement process Created estimations, monitored costs, and coordinated shipments with international freight and customs services Conducted international market research and vendor benchmarking to source materials and onboard suppliers Led teams with up to 6 project stakeholders in the planning and execution of product development projects for multiple product divisions including Cosmetics, Cosmetic Brushes, Bags and Hardlines (beauty accessories) Devised and collaborated on new product ideas, retail packaging, and PDQ displays according to client specifications Coordinated the inspection and testing activities for new product samples with the QA department Managed vendor relationships and initiated claims when required for product returns and discounts