Quest Search and Selection is working with a leading retail organization who are looking for a strong Sr. Buyer for the Footwear category. This role would involve developing buying plans and ensuring the smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation, and selection.
Job Responsibilities: The role of the Senior Buyer will involve:
- Seeking out new products and previewing the latest footwear trends
- Managing and scouting for suppliers and vendors
- Negotiating prices and managing the margins and markdowns
- Placing orders and supporting the track of the merchandise
- Managing all design and development activities within the budget
Ideal Requirements: - 6 years of experience in retail buying with at least 3-4 years of experience in footwear buying
- Strong experience of buying and product development in the Far East
- Experience of visiting international trade shows
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the 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, please apply directly 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 retail buying with at least 3-4 years of experience in footwear buying
- Strong experience of buying and product development in the Far East
- Experience of visiting international trade shows
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the 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.
