Category Buyer

The Fashion Buyer's role generally covers the following merchandising processes, but is not limited to:

• Looking for, processing for accreditation and building reliable and capable supplier/ vendor network,
• Curating and sourcing the right selection of merchandise, that is right for our target market
• Preparing of Outright Supplier Contracts, Purchase Orders
• Negotiating and buying fashion merchandise at the right price, best terms, conditions and service level agreements, such as delivery at the right time
• Planning for, and managing arrivals of in-trend and in-demand merchandise,
• Monitoring inventory, analyzing inventory turns, scheduling proper and timely replenishment of merchandise to avoid stock-outs, and planning for push-outs to avoid aged merchandise
• Analyzing sales, sell-through and general movement of merchandise at the store-level
• Providing guidance to stores on proper display and visual merchandising
• Monitoring of correct pricing, completeness and correctness of merchandise tags, and maintaining healthy gross margins
• Planning for promotion, seasonal sale events, brand sales, and the like etc.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of any 4 year(s) Business Course, Marketing, Accountancy, Computer Studies, Advertising/Media, Engineering, Fashion/Textile Design, or equivalent.
• With at least 2 years solid background on fashion forecasting, sourcing, negotiation, buying, coordination with suppliers, conducting field buying (local and foreign buying trips)
• Experienced in Buying any of these Men's Apparel, Men's Shoes, Men's Accessories
• Familiar with department store merchandise categories
• Should have competent understanding of merchandising fundamentals
• Detail oriented, analytical thinking,self - driven, and creative.
• Willing to do field work for local and foreign buying.
• Full time position(s) available.
• Willing to be assigned Sta.Lucia, Pasig City