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

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

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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