Buyer - Footwear

Job Title - Buyer - Footwear

PURPOSE - 

Develop strategic buying plans and ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection etc., in compliance with the contract principles, to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the concept.

Key Accountabilities - 

Buying Budget and Range Planning

- Determine buying requirements in order to formulate buying plans for the assigned department/category.

- Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan as well as strategy in order to meet the requirements of department/category manager.

Vendor Management - 

- Manage the scouting and negotiations for the concept in order develop an adequate vendor base.

Order Management

- Place orders and ensure the merchandise is delivered on a timely basis, and in line with the service level agreements in order to ensure compliance with buying plans.

- Support the tracking of merchandise transportation from supplier to landmark distribution center in order to ensure smooth flow of goods.

Product Design and Quality

- Manage all design and development activities within the budget and in line with market demands as well as company image, in order to meet the business strategy.

Vendor and Product Research

- Identify and leverage alternative buying opportunities to source products in order to ensure that the company maintains its competitive edge

Cost Optimization

- Manage centralized bulk buying, margins, markdowns etc. as well as select vendor mix in order to optimize costs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualifications Bachelors

Experience - 

- Total 15 years of experience out of which 7 - 8 years should be in a similar role and similar industry.

- Buying and product development experience in China.

- Experience of visiting international trade shows.