Buyer

  • Location

    Singapore

  • Sector:

    Procurement & Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    S$65000.00 - S$80000 per annum + benefits and bonus

  • Contact:

    Mia Sofie Lyons

  • Contact email:

    mia.lyons@voltasia.com.sg

  • Job ref:

    BBBH7417_1572316207

  • Published:

    over 4 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2019-11-28

Our client is a European retailer who are expanding their business in APAC and are currently hiring for a Buyer to join their team.

The successful candidate is expected to have input to Inventory, Replenishment and Supply Chain.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating with replenishment and logistics teams for efficient process from PO to delivered on time

  • Follow-up with vendor and Assistant Buyers on finding solutions for order discrepancies within an appropriate time frame

  • Ensure adequate stock holding limiting aging inventory

  • Support the Head of Category with vendor negotiations

  • Build strong and sustainable relationships, with clear communication with vendors

  • Speed-to-market for newness, exclusives and first-to-market

 

Sales Performance and Analysis

  • Review brand and vendor performance by customer

  • Find solutions with the Sales team and identify gaps/opportunities in the market: brand, price, investment, visibility

  • Perform market analysis to determine trends, newness and best practice within the region

  • Accurately maintain all information in SAP

  • Work closely with internal stakeholder to deliver results: Sales and Operations, Marketing,Supply Planning, Logistics, Finance and other categories

  • Participate in networking events with external stakeholders to build vendor relationships

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum a Diploma qualification
  • Experience in purchasing or retail merchandising
  • Experience with vendor management
  • Strong negotiation Skills
  • Meticulous and well-organized
  • Has the ability to work in a team and individually
  • Is able to communicate effectively in English and Chinese

 

Please send your resume in WORD format by clicking the apply button below or contact Mia Lyons on +65 6701 1521 for a confidential discussion. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CEI Reg. Number R1114276 (Mia Sofie Lyons)