This is an Assistant Category Buyer - Women's Designer role based in Sydney, NSW, AU
Role Seniority - Junior
More about the Assistant Category Buyer - Women's Designer role
* You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR's.
* You will assist in the procurement of your category.
* Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
* You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process.
* You are able to negotiate favourable terms and conditions for contracts for both commission based (Platform) and OTB based (Wholesale) vendors.
* Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews.
* Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
* You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries.
* You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations.
* Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy.
* Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience.
* You are able to analyse data, interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data.
* You have analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships.
* You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance.
* A clear and effective communicator in a concise manner.
* Adaptability to changes in the market and industry, being open to learning new skills and approaches.
* You will undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management.
What It Takes
* Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer working in high volume business
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
* Ability to time management work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred.
* Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
* Staying up to date on what is happening in the organisation, completing training on time (where required) to learn and improve competencies
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Key Responsibilities
* Assisting in procurement
* Monitoring inventory levels
* Evaluating vendor performance
Key Strengths
* Communication skills
* Analytical skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proficiency in IT tools
* Adaptability
* Vendor management
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