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Assistant Buyer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experienced with cost analysis and adept with mathematical skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 yrs related experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and maintains current inventory
  • Research analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products
  • Develops and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
  • Negotiate contracts with wholesalers and suppliers

Key facts

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Skills
  • Typing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Detail Oriented
  • Calmness Under Pressure

About the company

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Career Connect (Philippines)

Staffing & Recruiting

At Career Connect, we understand that there's nothing more transformational for a company than having the right person in the right job.Our values stems from a deep understanding of the individual needs of our clients and qualities required to make a difference in their respective businesses.Industries we serve: Digital and OnlineE-CommerceInformation TechnologyBiotechnologyFinancial ServicesFast Moving Consumer GoodsManufacturingRetailMediaHealthcare Real EstateConstructionConsulting Services

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Assistant Buyer is a position responsible for assisting with sourcing, analyzing costs, and purchasing products while ensuring that the supply of goods into the business is managed effectively, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversees and maintains current inventory.
  • Oversees and maintains costing of products and customer pricing.
  • Research analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target markets and demographics.
  • Develops and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
  • Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers.
  • Assesses financial risks of purchases.
  • Attends trade shows, product exhibitions, and/or conferences to maintain a current understanding of new products and trends.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experienced with cost analysis and adept with mathematical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
  • Ability to compile information and make decisions.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 yrs related experience
  • Proficient w/ MS Excel and other MS applications


Benefits

  • Permanent opportunity
  • Career Growth
  • Fully remote working setup
  • Equipment provided
  • Government-mandated benefits
  • HMO
  • Night shift differentials
  • Flexible Benefit Allowance
  • Internet Allowance​



Salary: 55,000

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