Buyer (Underwear)

DeFacto; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

DeFacto Business Academy

KatKat project experience

DFLife Plus reward points

Multisport partnership

Parental support program

Job summary

DeFacto in Turkey seeks a procurement professional focused on men's underwear to drive collections aligned with bestseller trends. You will analyze consumer demands, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate production with HQ to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Strong English skills and extensive market analysis experience are required. The role offers exposure to international projects as DeFacto operates in 90+ countries and runs a dedicated academy for career development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand consumer demands and bestseller trends.
• Identify customer preferences and prepare collections accordingly.
• Conduct customer and competitor researches and adapt buying actions.
• Coordinate communication between supplier and HQ during production.
• Ensure supply from suppliers at quality, on time, and at affordable prices.
• Monitor product sales, visit suppliers, and track orders.
• Conduct quality/product development studies with suppliers.
• Prepare reports by reviewing sales performance indicators.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Planning & organizing

English proficiency

Market/trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

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 men's underwear
• 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 recognition platform, 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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