Buyer - Shoes/Sports

ZALORA SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in Singapore is seeking a motivated Buyer to drive growth through strong supplier relationships and effective sales strategies. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in a retail buying role and a strong analytical mindset. Responsibilities include managing brand performance, conducting competitor analysis, and executing sales strategies. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be detail-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in retail focusing on buying and merchandising.
• Strong exposure to Retail and E-commerce environments.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
• Proven communication skills with brands and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to hit revenue targets.
• Conduct brand review meetings periodically.
• Perform competitor analysis and identify market opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales strategy development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced buyer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in growing revenue and developing relationships with key brands.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of top brands, developing and executing sales strategies, and driving growth.

The ZALORA Buyer has a great level of ownership and accountability.

With having your own brand and range responsibilities, it is at this level that you will be expected to have a holistic business-wide perspective, and identify wins and opportunities collaboratively outside of your own direct team.

What is essential to succeed and progress at this level are the behavioural and operational elements of the role evidenced by continuous development of oneself i.e.

people skills, job skills, a sound understanding of our customer and competition etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct frequent brand review meetings either on a monthly, quarterly or seasonal basis.
• Build and buy the most relevant range for the target customer.
• Full ownership of weekly trade within own department, including replenishment, stock swaps, RTS, etc.
• Complete and support all facets of contract negotiations with new potential brands/suppliers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of new fashion and retail trends, and how these can affect the trading climate; regularly read market research data and spot new business opportunities.
• Conduct regular competitor analysis to assess ranges, identify opportunity and direction for brand exclusives, gain ideas for on-line layout and content, brand acquisition opportunities, sales impacting initiatives, etc.
• Identify promotional/marketing opportunities for the business in order to motivate further sales and provide a competitive and exciting retail environment for the customer.
• Conduct in-season and end of season SWOT analysis leading to strategy reviews which can be succinctly presented to senior management.
• Manage brand performance including intake margin, trading margin, sell through, stock turn, delivery, etc.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years working in retail environment with a focus on shoes/sports buying and merchandising.
• Strong Retail, E-commerce, Buying and Merchandising exposure.
• Experience of the buying cycle and associated processes and experience in planning and management of seasonal timelines.
• Highly analytical with a passion for excel and numeracy.
• Proven experience of data, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with brands and internal departments.
• Attention to detail and high commitment to accuracy.
• Pro-active, driven and determined to achieve results in a fast paced working environment.
• Critical well-rounded thinking of full picture, pros and cons; strong problem solving skill.

The Zalora Story: ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region’s pioneer large scale ecommerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.