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.
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
- 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. xhyhwjd
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance relationship-building with financial considerations.
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