Junior Buyer

Ace Promotion & Marketing Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Promotion & Marketing Corporation is hiring a Purchasing Assistant to source new products and suppliers for the retail store, analyze market trends, and prepare purchase orders. The role requires Excel proficiency, strong organizational skills, and effective communication for supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year in retail buying or related procurement with a proactive approach to sourcing, pricing, and delivery schedules. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willing and proactive in sourcing products and exploring new suppliers.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge or interest in retail products, consumer trends, and merchandising is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Source new products, suppliers, and potential brands for the retail business.
• Research products, pricing, suppliers, and market trends.
• Request and compare supplier quotations and product offers.
• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.
• Monitor orders, deliveries, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Use Excel to prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, inventory monitoring, and other analyses.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, inventory, sales, and other departments.
• Assist in identifying products that may improve the store's assortment and sales.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & negotiation

Independent working

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Source new products, suppliers, and potential brands for the retail business.
• Research products, pricing, suppliers, and market trends.
• Request and compare supplier quotations and product offers.
• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.
• Monitor orders, deliveries, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Use Excel to prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, inventory monitoring, and other analyses.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, inventory, sales, and other departments.
• Assist in identifying products that may improve the store's assortment and sales.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Source new products, suppliers, and potential brands for the retail business.
• Research products, pricing, suppliers, and market trends.
• Request and compare supplier quotations and product offers.
• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.
• Monitor orders, deliveries, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate product, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records.
• Use Excel to prepare purchasing reports, price comparisons, inventory monitoring, and other analyses.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, inventory, sales, and other departments.
• Assist in identifying products that may improve the store's assortment and sales.
• Perform other purchasing and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Fresh Graduates are highly encouraged and welcome to apply.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement, or a related field is preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and data organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willing and proactive in sourcing products and exploring new suppliers.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge or interest in retail products, consumer trends, and merchandising is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.