Purchasing Strategy

• Conduct market research to analyze retail competitors and market trends.
• Gather and analyze detailed market information to support product selection and purchasing decisions.
• Identify potential suppliers and evaluate their competitiveness and reliability.

Compliance

• Ensure all purchasing transactions are transparent and compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
• Verify supplier documents and licenses to ensure compliance (e.g., copyrights, sales licenses).
• Assess the branding and marketing impact of each product.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all purchasing activities.

Purchasing Management

• Participate in supplier negotiations and support administrative tasks related to purchasing.
• Prepare regular purchasing reports and updates for product meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with suppliers to ensure smooth operations, invoices, and account setup.
• Collaborate with store operations teams to understand product performance and its impact on sales.
• Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Retail purchasing, merchandising, or Floor Manager, Marketing (Must Requirements).
• Experience in Household goods, Home Electronics, Furniture, Leisure products (e.g., suitcases), and Home Improvement & Interior.

Language:

• Can use English for business communication (Must Requirements) Willing to study mind set (Must Requirements)

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• High sense of responsibility, transparency, and trustworthiness.
• Interest in home center product categories (essential for effective market analysis).
• Ability to work effectively under a foreign supervisor and in a multicultural environment.
• Preferred: Experience working in large retail organizations.