Assistant Buyer
The Bazaar
- Develop vendor relationships: Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and other potential partners to uncover new purchasing opportunities.
- Identify new opportunities: Proactively reach out to companies, connect with key decision-makers, and secure product and inventory opportunity lists.
- Evaluate purchasing opportunities: Review product offerings, assess costs and potential resale pricing, and determine whether opportunities align with business objectives.
- Analyze pricing and profitability: Work through product details, pricing information, and potential margins to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Manage the buying pipeline: Keep vendor information, product opportunities, and follow-ups organized to ensure opportunities continue moving forward.
- Collaborate with leadership: Work closely with the VP of the buying team to evaluate opportunities, prioritize potential purchases, and contribute to the company's growth.
- Approximately 2–4 years of professional experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, wholesale distribution, merchandising, business development, or a related field.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish rapport with new contacts.
- Confidence communicating over the phone, conducting outreach, and engaging with decision-makers.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate pricing, costs, and potential profitability.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A proactive, resourceful approach to finding opportunities and solving problems.
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance relationship-building with financial considerations.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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