Junior Assistant Buyer

Penbrothers International; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Monthly office visits

Global market exposure

Job summary

Penbrothers is looking for a Junior Assistant Buyer to curate luxury pre-owned items, align with procurement strategy, and manage budgets to maximize profitability. The role sits in the Merchandise team and interacts with global markets, including Japanese and Chinese teams.

You will select products, set base prices, and negotiate with suppliers, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and data-driven decision-making. Hybrid work with monthly office visits is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement in fashion or retail, ideally luxury goods or accessories.
• Strong knowledge of luxury brands, market trends, and the second-hand ecosystem.
• Highly analytical and data-driven with decision support.
• Confident negotiator with supplier relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Select products from B2B and B2C suppliers aligned with buying guidelines and margin targets.
• Set base selling prices and ensure accurate product attributes.
• Build & maintain supplier relationships; negotiate costs for favorable commercial terms.
• Analyze supplier performance and stock movement to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and improve ways of working.

Skills

Buying

Merchandising

Procurement

Fashion knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Fashion/Business/Marketing degree

Job description

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Buyer position, the Junior Assistant Buyer will play a key role in curating and sourcing luxury pre‑owned items aligned with our procurement strategy. With a brand-focused and analytical mindset, you will ensure buying decisions are driven by market trends, inventory needs, and buylist recommendations, while managing budget allocations to maximize sales potential and profitability.

You’ll be working within the Merchandise team, responsible for the intake of all new merchandise into the company. The buying and merchandising decisions have a significant company‑wide impact and are fundamental to the company’s success. Operating across global markets, the team is composed of Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese members and works closely with the Japanese and Chinese markets.

Work Setup: Hybrid; ability to go to the office at least once per month is a non‑negotiable requirement.

Working Hours / Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust as needed.

What you’ll do

• Select products from B2B and B2C suppliers, ensuring alignment with buying guidelines, sales demand, pricing competitiveness, and margin targets.

• Set the base selling price for selected items while ensuring all relevant product attributes are accurately provided.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating costs to secure optimal commercial conditions while meeting quality and operational standards.

• Analyze supplier performance and stock movement, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and results.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams to streamline processes and continuously improve ways of working.

What You Bring

• Up to 2 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement within fashion or retail, ideally with exposure to luxury goods or accessories.

• Strong knowledge of luxury brands, market trends, and the second‑hand ecosystem, with a genuine interest in fashion and sustainability.

• Highly analytical and data‑driven, using insights to support sound buying decisions.

• Confident negotiator with experience managing and developing supplier relationships.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with changing priorities.

• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• Degree in Fashion, Business, Marketing, or a related field. Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

Our Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer: We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer.All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans:our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions.

You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real‑time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation.

What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast‑growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high‑growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start‑ups to focus on growth.