Overview
Senior Buyer Jobs in Greater Kuala Lumpur at Second Talent
Title: Senior Buyer
Company: Second Talent
Location: Greater Kuala Lumpur
JD SENIOR BUYER (Apparel & Accessory)
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
• Regular dialogue with key brands to build relationships
• Research and be aware of new brands on the market to propose opportunities for relevant category
• Drive social media/marketing content via marketing and multichannel teams to ensure category features across all channels
• Representing the Buying function on apparel & accessory category.
• Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
• Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
• Analysis and review of previous week’s sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
• Attending all relevant trade shows
• Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
• Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
• Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
• Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements
• Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
• Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets provided.
• Present ranges for sign off with Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
• Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
• Experience of buying Fashion is advantageous
• Experience of buying branded goods is essential
• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Organisational skills are essential
• Be able to work independently with own initiative
• A creative and trend led individual
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced buying office environment
