Assistant Buyer

Career Connect; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connect is seeking an Assistant Buyer in the Philippines to support sourcing, analyze costs, and purchase products, ensuring a steady supply at optimal costs. The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier relations, and data-driven purchasing decisions to maintain competitiveness.

The candidate will manage inventory, pricing, and market research while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to optimize procurement processes. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel and other MS applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
• Oversees and maintains costing of products and customer pricing.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts buying trends, markets, styles, and products.
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Attends trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to stay updated on new products and trends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Mathematical proficiency

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Buyer is a position responsible for assisting with sourcing, analyzing costs, and purchasing products while ensuring that the supply of goods into the business is managed effectively, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
  
• Oversees and maintains costing of products and customer pricing.
  
• Research analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target markets and demographics.
  
• Develops and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
  
• Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers.
  
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
  
• Attends trade shows, product exhibitions, and/or conferences to maintain a current understanding of new products and trends.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Experienced with cost analysis and adept with mathematical skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  
• Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
  
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
  
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Education
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
  
• Minimum of 5 yrs related experience
  
• Proficient w/ MS Excel and other MS applications