Buyer

• Support the company’s procurement activities based on established product specifications and customer needs
• Assist in establishing working relationships with company network and external vendors for optimal procurement transactions
• Plan merchandise assortment considering category mix and range planning based on the OTB (Open to Buy) and historical data
• Formulate and propose pricing strategies based on target Gross Profit percentage (GP %) and conduct comparison analysis against competitors
• Review products sell through rate and plan for replenishment
• Collaborate with marketing department to execute the promotion strategies in alignment with the product launches
• Conduct market research to stay current with market trend and competitor strategies
• Hold weekly meeting with Retail / E-commerce teams to discuss and ensure product replenishment requirements are aligned
• Source and work closely with suppliers on product selection, pricing and negotiations
• Analyze sales data with proposed buying strategies
• Oversee the logistics process for returning goods suppliers, including arranging courier and managing documentation requirements.
• Ensure that information of product is accurate.
• Prepare and Manage Purchase Order to supplier/s once the procurement plan is approved
• Process and track purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, including handling permit applications for import/export on a weekly basis.
• Monitor and manage inventory level and assess supplier performance
• Conduct quality assurance checks on products upon receipt of stock from suppliers
• Ensure that all product information, including image is updated and accurate
• Ensure that Retail and EC information is updated and accurate
• Provide pricing for Data in a timely manner
• Ensure good paymaster to our suppliers
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Diploma in relevant discipline, 5+ years of relevant experience in Procurement or Merchandising Field (Minimum)
• Degree in relevant discipline, 3+ years of relevant working experience, or equivalent (Preferred)