Buyer (Appliances)

Gentem Consulting; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

You should have 3–5 years in retail or appliance sectors, strong analytics for sales and inventory turns, and proficiency in Excel and inventory systems. This position is on-site in Makati with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in retail/appliance industry.
• Strong knowledge of product selection, market demands, and consumer buying behavior.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, accreditation, contract preparation, purchasing, and price negotiation.
• Solid understanding of inventory management, stock replenishment, turnover, sell-through analysis, and merchandise planning.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and develop strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies, gross margin management, promotional planning, and seasonal campaigns.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising standards and store-level merchandise management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and inventory/merchandise management systems.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Looking for, processing for accreditation, and building a reliable supplier/vendor network.
• Curating and sourcing the right selection of merchandise for the target market.
• Preparing Outright Supplier Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Negotiating and buying fashion merchandise at the right price, with the best terms, conditions, and service level agreements, including timely delivery.
• Planning for and managing the arrival of in-trend and in-demand merchandise.
• Monitoring inventory, analyzing inventory turns, scheduling proper and timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs, and planning push-outs to avoid aged merchandise.
• Analyzing sales, sell-through, and general movement of merchandise at the store level.
• Providing guidance to stores on proper display and visual merchandising.
• Monitoring correct pricing, completeness and accuracy of merchandise tags, and maintaining healthy gross margins.
• Planning promotions, seasonal sale events, brand sales, and other related activities.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Contract negotiation

Merchandise planning

Inventory management

Sales analysis

MS Excel

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

POS systems

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Looking for, processing for accreditation, and building a reliable and capable supplier/vendor network.
• Curating and sourcing the right selection of merchandise for the target market.
• Preparing Outright Supplier Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Negotiating and buying fashion merchandise at the right price, with the best terms, conditions, and service level agreements, including timely delivery.
• Planning for and managing the arrival of in-trend and in-demand merchandise.
• Monitoring inventory, analyzing inventory turns, scheduling proper and timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs, and planning push-outs to avoid aged merchandise.
• Analyzing sales, sell-through, and general movement of merchandise at the store level.
• Providing guidance to stores on proper display and visual merchandising.
• Monitoring correct pricing, completeness and accuracy of merchandise tags, and maintaining healthy gross margins.
• Planning promotions, seasonal sale events, brand sales, and other related activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or any business related course.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a retail/appliance industry.
• Strong knowledge of product selection, market demands, and consumer buying behavior.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, accreditation, contract preparation, purchasing, and price negotiation.
• With a solid understanding of inventory management, stock replenishment, inventory turnover, sell-through analysis, and merchandise planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and develop strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Knowledgeable in pricing strategies, gross margin management, promotional planning, and seasonal merchandise campaigns.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising standards, product presentation, and store-level merchandise management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and inventory or merchandise management systems.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.