Buyer (Accessory )

DeFacto; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DeFacto is seeking an experienced professional to drive product sourcing and supplier coordination across textile accessories and leather goods. You will analyze trends, oversee collection development, and ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, HQ, and internal teams to align products with market demand and strategic goals. Strong English and negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in textile accessories and leather goods.
• Analytical thinking, practical and solution oriented.
• Advanced planning, organizing and negotiation skills.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Understand consumer demands and bestseller trends to guide collections.
• Identify customer demands, preferences, and expectations and prepare collections accordingly.
• Conduct customer and competitor research and analyses and apply findings to buying actions.
• Coordinate all communication between supplier and HQ during production processes.
• Source products from suppliers meeting quality, deadlines, and price expectations.
• Monitor product sales, visit suppliers, and assist with order and production tracking.
• Conduct quality and product development studies with suppliers.
• Prepare reports reviewing sales performance indicators regularly.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source appropriate resources for new products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Negotiation

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Founded in 2005 with the vision of becoming a global fashion brand, our company now serves millions of customers worldwide through 500+ stores and online operations.

At DeFacto, we see ourselves as more than just a company. Our goal is to strengthen the engagement, motivation, and social responsibility of every DeFacto team member who we call as DeFactonian. We encourage participation in internal events, sports, and social clubs while fostering a strong company culture through our vision, mission, strategies, and principles.

What Do We Expect from You?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in textile accessories and leather goods (bags, wallets, belts),
• Analytical thinking skills, practical and solution oriented,
• Advanced planning, organizing and negotiation skills,
• Good command of English,

Basic Functions:

• Have a good understanding consumer demands and a good feeling of “bestseller trends”,
• Identifying customers’ demands, preferences and expectations then preparing collections accordingly,
• Conducting customer and competitor researches and analysis, adapting the findings on buying actions,
• Providing all communication between supplier and HQ during production process,
• Capable of supplying product from suppliers at expected quality, within expected deadline and at affordable prices,
• Monitoring the sales of products, visiting suppliers,
• Order and production tracking (deadline, quality and standards),
• Conducting quality and product development studies with suppliers,
• Preparing reports by reviewing sales performance indicators regularly,
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and searching for appropriate resources for new products.

What Do We Offer You?

With a presence in 90+ countries, you’ll have the opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with diverse cultures.

Career & Personal Growth:

Through DeFacto Business Academy, you can continuously develop your skills and participate in training programs that support your career.

With our KatKat business development project, you can gain experience in different departments, expand your skill set, and explore new career opportunities.

Your achievements matter! Through our DFLife Plus, you can earn reward points for your successes and redeem them for gifts from our catalog.

Thanks to our Multisport partnership, you can access gyms and wellness services at special rates, supporting both your physical and mental well-being.

For new parents at DeFacto, we provide additional financial support, special leave rights, and a "Welcome Little DeFactonian" gift to celebrate this exciting new chapter in your life.

Social Responsibility & Volunteering:

Join our "Happiness Ambassadors" and bring your social responsibility projects to life, or take part in existing initiatives as a volunteer.

Stay connected with all DeFactonians through DFLife Plus, where you can join exclusive events, competitions, and social groups while keeping up with company updates.

Ready to be part of the DeFacto?

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