Senior Merchandiser

Giftmarket Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional gifting company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead product sourcing and supplier management for their corporate gifting portfolio. The successful candidate will shape the quality and competitiveness of their offerings, maintain an appealing showroom, and support cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong sourcing capabilities, especially with suppliers in China, alongside excellent negotiation and product management skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible working arrangement

AWS and performance bonus

Training provision

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or product development, preferably in gifting or retail.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and development of new gifting products.
• Manage the Gift Market Promotional & Premium Catalogue.
• Maintain and update product availability on the website.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Oversee showroom organization and product display.

Skills

Sourcing capabilities

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Proactiveness

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Marketing, or related disciplines

Job description

At Gift Market, our mission is to create moments of joy and delight for our valued clients through our exceptional products and services. We welcome you to join our team and participate in this joyful journey!

How We Work at Gift Market

At Gift Market, we believe in staying ahead by thinking smart and acting fast. Across all teams, we value people who are:

• Proactive – You don’t wait for things to happen; you take initiative and follow through.
• Active Thinkers – You’re curious, you ask questions, and you’re always thinking of better ways to do things.
• Problem Solvers – Whether it’s a small issue or a big challenge, you try to understand the root of the problem and find solutions that work.
• Sense-Makers – You make sense of unclear or messy situations and help bring clarity to the team.

These traits help us work better as a team, support our customers well, and keep growing together.

Visit us at www.giftmarket.com.sg or our LinkedIn to learn more about us!

The Senior Merchandiser will lead regional product sourcing, development, and supplier management for GiftMarket’s corporate gifting portfolio across Singapore and Malaysia. This role plays a central part in shaping the quality, range, and competitiveness of GiftMarket’s product offerings, including the management and continuous enhancement of the Gift Market Promotional & Premium Catalogue. You will also work closely with the merchandising team to maintain an effective and visually appealing showroom that supports sales and client engagement.

What you will be doing

• Lead sourcing and development of new gifting products, including supplier evaluation, sampling, costing, and negotiations.
• Manage the Gift Market Promotional & Premium Catalogue, ensuring product range, aesthetics, pricing, lead time, and quality remain competitive.
• Maintain and update the backend website to ensure accurate product availability, pricing, descriptions, and lead times.
• Ensure up-to-date price lists, production timelines, and cost sheets are obtained from suppliers and reflected internally.
• Build and maintain strong regional supplier relationships for both Singapore and Malaysia.
• Oversee showroom organisation and product display with the merchandising team.
• Coordinate product updates, catalogues, pricing, and visuals with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Support product lifecycle decisions, stock planning, and quality control checks.
• Maintain proper product documentation, specifications, and costing records.

Whom are we looking for

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• Merchandising or product development experience; gifting, lifestyle, or retail background preferred.
• Strong sourcing capabilities, particularly with China suppliers and factories.
• Excellent negotiation, costing, and supplier management skills.
• Strong aesthetic and product sense with high attention to detail.
• Independent, proactive, and able to lead merchandising activities with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
• Willing to travel to Malaysia, China, and other sourcing regions when required.

What we are offering

• A standard work week of five days (Monday to Friday), from 9 am to 6 pm.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• AWS and performance bonus.
• A culture that emphasizes working hard and playing hard.
• Comprehensive training will be provided.

We're always excited to hear from every candidate, but unfortunately, we can only reach out to those who make it to our shortlist. Thanks for understanding!