Quest Search and Selection is working with a leading retail organization, who are looking for a strong Senior Buyer for their Accessories category. The role requires someone with strong experience in direct sourcing/ direct buying with private label/ own brands
Job Responsibilities: The role of a Senior Buyer will include:
- Determining the buying plans and aligning the plans in order to meet the requirements of the category
- Manage the scouting and negotiations for the concept in order to develop an adequate supplier base
- Place orders and ensure the merchandise is in line with the buying plans
- Manage and design the development activities within the budget
- Manage the bulk buying process, margins, markdowns in order to optimize costs
Ideal Requirements: - 6 years of experience in buying, with 3-4 years of experience in accessories or handbags buying
- Strong experience in sourcing and product development from the Far East
- Experience of visiting international trade fairs
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The Benefits In reward for your hard work and success you can expect a competitive monthly tax-free salary, annual air ticket and private medical insurance. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of this successful company, then please apply with an up to date CV
Due to the large volume of applications, we would only be able to contact the shortlisted candidates
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
REQUIREMENTS Ideal Requirements: - 6 years of experience in buying, with 3-4 years of experience in accessories or handbags buying
- Strong experience in sourcing and product development from the Far East
- Experience of visiting international trade fairs
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
ABOUT THE COMPANY Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.
With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:
Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.
We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.
