Purchasing Buyer

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is seeking a Buyer responsible for sourcing and purchasing merchandise at right price and terms to meet demand and business goals.

You will focus on assortment planning, stock optimization, supplier evaluation, and in-store execution across locations. You will select, source and purchase merchandise aligned with trends, manage stock levels, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with Store Operations on displays and promotions.

Qualifications

• Merchandising knowledge and retail operations understanding.
• Experience with supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Strong stock management and forecasting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Select, source and purchase merchandise aligned with sales trends and profitability.
• Manage stock levels, replenishment, and inventory movement across stores.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate pricing, terms and discounts.
• Collaborate with Store Operations on displays, promotions and merchandising strategies.
• Conduct regular store visits and competitive checks to improve sales and margin.
• Prepare merchandising reports and reviews.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Stock management

Retail operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing merchandise at the right price, quantity, and terms to meet customer demand and business objectives. The role focuses on merchandise assortment planning, inventory optimization, supplier evaluation, and in-store execution across all locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select, source and purchase merchandise aligned with sales trends, customer demand, and profitability targets.
• Manage stock levels, replenishment, and inventory movement across all stores.
• Monitor product and supplier performance; recommend product rationalization and inventory disposal as needed.
• Evaluate new products and suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and discounts.
• Collaborate with Store Operations on product displays, promotions, and merchandising strategies.
• Conduct regular store visits and competitive checks to improve sales and margin performance.
• Prepare housekeeping reports, business reviews, and merchandising documentation.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Graduate of any 4-Year Course Preferably Business or any Related Course.
• Preferably with Merchandising Experience in a Service-Oriented Company
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising cycles, and consumer buying behavior.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and their impact on business performance.