Responsible for managing the brand buying team (Beauty and cosmetics division), we`re looking for a buying & category manager to manage the department across our beauty, haircare, skincare, cosmetics, tooling & fragrance categories.
You`ll be responsible for relationship management across all beauty partners/brands, maximizing sales & margins, developing the range & driving continual growth across the brand globally.Job Description:
Experienced buyer or senior level account manager, ideally within the beauty industry.Strong track record of brand onboarding, partnerships, management and delivery of products
Experience in managing and partnering with brands spanking a range of sizesTo drive the assortment planning for the platform to ensure the selection of styles are able to meet the customers need & sales targetTo source new products & supplier connections
all key beauty brands in the region and international partners as wellTo do research on understanding competitor`s trend, promotion and the price regularlyTo work close with different internal departments on strategic planning on sales performance, inventory level and display strategy
Proactively drive sourcing activities in collaboration with stakeholders to complete procurement objectives, strong category management skills which include conducting opportunity analysis,
supplier competitive landscape, supplier selection, supplier management, process optimization & execution of agreementsCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to implement & manage effective supplier relationships, identify
implement opportunities/process to influence improve in service, quality, delivery, and cost and optimal payment terms.Evaluate operational effectiveness & identify new processes that will make the procurement process more efficient.
Strong contract management skills, ability to thoroughly review & negotiate terms & conditions ensuring compliance to contract Evaluation of contracts to drive continuous value of business.
Interface with legal in reviewing and recommending changes to proposed contractActs as a project lead as part of a team in various projects to ensure procurement goals are metStrive towards continuous vendor improvement & increasing the brand partnerships
Collaboration with brands
Competitor's analysis
Find new opportunities
Good Comunication Skills