Purchaser - Retail Merchandise

About the role

This Purchaser position covers the buying side of retail merchandise, including market research, supplier evaluation and compliance checks. The role works closely with store operations teams and requires a willingness to learn.

Key responsibilities

• Market research: analyse retail competitors and market trends, gather detailed market information to support product selection and purchasing decisions, and identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Compliance: ensure all purchasing transactions are transparent and comply with company policies and legal requirements; verify supplier documents and licenses (e.g. copyrights, sales licenses); assess the branding and marketing impact of each product; keep proper documentation and records.
• Purchasing management: take part in supplier negotiations and support related administrative tasks; prepare regular purchasing reports for product meetings; coordinate with suppliers on operations, invoices and account setup; collaborate with store operations teams on product performance and sales impact; perform other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Required profile

• 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 roles (must requirement).
• Experience with household goods, home electronics, furniture, leisure products (e.g. suitcases) and home improvement and interior (must requirement).
• English for business communication (must requirement) and a willingness to study (must requirement).
• Preferred: experience in large retail organizations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Interest in home center product categories for effective market analysis.
• Ability to work under a foreign supervisor and in a multicultural environment.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm.