Junior Assistant Buyer

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

Job summary

Penbrothers International is recruiting a Junior Assistant Buyer to curate luxury pre-owned items and support procurement strategy across global markets. You will focus on aligning sourcing with demand, pricing, and profitability while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role sits within the Merchandise team and requires a brand-focused, analytical mindset with comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of buying/merchandising/procurement experience in fashion or retail, ideally with luxury exposure.
• Strong knowledge of luxury brands, market trends, and second-hand ecosystem; interest in fashion and sustainability.
• Highly analytical and data-driven; uses data tools to support buying decisions (Excel/Sheets/PBI).
• Confident negotiator with experience managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Select products from B2B and B2C suppliers aligning with buying guidelines, demand, pricing, and margins.
• Set base selling price for selected items with accurate product attributes.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate costs to meet quality and financial targets.
• Analyze supplier performance and stock movement; identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and improve ways of working.

Skills

Luxury fashion knowledge

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Degree in Fashion, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Sheets

Power BI

Job description

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 Client

Our client is a preowned luxury fashion tech company, that enables brands and retailers to buy & sell used goods through innovation and technology. They have developed a unique Resale as a Service solution utilized by the world’s largest retailers, and are also a global distributor (B2B player) of pre-owned luxury fashion for businesses. They currently have offices and warehouses in Portugal, Estonia, US, China, Japan, and the Philippines. They foster curiosity, by continuously providing our team members with avenues to explore, experiment, innovate and disrupt the current luxury resale model in a nutshell, that is our essence.

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 hours:

10:00 am to 7:00 pm / 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Philippine Time with flexibility required to attend early morning or late night calls depending on the need

Work set-up:

Hybrid; ability to go to the office at least once per month is a non-negotiable requirement.

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 and data tools (MS Excel, Sheets, PBI, ...) 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.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

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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.

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