Asst. Buyer \xe2\x80\x93 Homeware (Soft Furnishing)

The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and selection for Soft Furnishing section in Homeware Department.

Vendor and Product Research

Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processes

Support to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation

Vendor Management

Support in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair & Exhibitions

Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise

Maintain 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 users

Identify, evaluate and suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives

Order Management

Place 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 status

Support Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow

Market & Competition study

Market & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new product ranges accordingly

Skill:

Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buying

Good knowledge of Homeware category.

Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products

Vendor management & Strong negotiation skill

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical skills

Commercial business acumen

Market research & Competition study

Qualifications

Asst. Buyer \xe2\x80\x93 Homeware (Soft Furnishing)

The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and selection for Soft Furnishing section in Homeware Department.

Vendor and Product Research

Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processes

Support to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation

Vendor Management

Support in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair & Exhibitions

Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise

Maintain 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 users

Identify, evaluate and suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives

Order Management

Place 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 status

Support Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow

Market & Competition study

Market & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new product ranges accordingly

Skill:

Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buying

Good knowledge of Homeware category.

Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products

Vendor management & Strong negotiation skill

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical skills

Commercial business acumen

Market research & Competition study

Landmark Group