Asst. Buyer \xe2\x80\x93 Decor(Gallery & Home Fragnance)The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and selection for Decor section in Homeware Department.Vendor and Product ResearchKeep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processesSupport to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiationVendor ManagementSupport in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair & ExhibitionsBuild and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandiseMaintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end usersIdentify, evaluate and suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectivesOrder ManagementPlace orders for the new items and initiate repeat orders for the category based on the Buying plan and Planogram. Ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement.Follow up with Supplier for Production and Packaging statusSupport Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flowMarket & Competition studyMarket & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new product ranges accordinglySkill:Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buyingGood knowledge of Homeware category.Good knowledge of Retail Industry and productsVendor management & Strong negotiation skillPlanning and organizing skillsAnalytical skillsCommercial business acumenMarket research & Competition studyQualificationsAsst. Buyer \xe2\x80\x93 Decor(Gallery & Home Fragnance)The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and selection for Decor section in Homeware Department.Vendor and Product ResearchKeep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processesSupport to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiationVendor ManagementSupport in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair & ExhibitionsBuild and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandiseMaintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end usersIdentify, evaluate and suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectivesOrder ManagementPlace orders for the new items and initiate repeat orders for the category based on the Buying plan and Planogram. Ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement.Follow up with Supplier for Production and Packaging statusSupport Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flowMarket & Competition studyMarket & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new product ranges accordinglySkill:Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buyingGood knowledge of Homeware category.Good knowledge of Retail Industry and productsVendor management & Strong negotiation skillPlanning and organizing skillsAnalytical skillsCommercial business acumenMarket research & Competition study

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