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About the job Category Buyer (Beauty Products)

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About Novela
Novela is Singapore's first international multi-brand beauty retail store. Keeping up with the latest trends, Novela aims to capture the hearts of beauty shoppers with a wide range of luxury beauty products including skin & body care, fragrances, and makeup.

Novela's logo is a black quill pen, which is symbolic of a woman's beauty, elegance, and knowledge. Indeed, we believe that you can exude beauty from the inside out with the right beauty regime. By curating the best beauty brands from across the globe and offering them at affordable prices, we aim to simplify and elevate your shopping experience with premium products handpicked by us.

Category Buyer (Beauty)

About this role:
This is a newly created role within our Novela Category Management team to help drive the continued growth of our business.

As a Category Buyer for Beauty Products, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing the procurement strategy for our organization's beauty product category. As a trend setting in the industry and pioneer beauty experience for consumers in Singapore, you will be responsible for staying ahead of beauty trends, applying your instincts to bring in exciting assortment through your supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and ensuring the availability of high-quality beauty products at competitive prices. Your efforts will contribute to driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction within the beauty product category.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the procurement strategy for the beauty product category, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers/vendors of beauty products, ensuring they meet quality standards, pricing requirements, and delivery timelines.
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
  • Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
  • Monitor market trends, including pricing, product innovations, and consumer demands, to stay informed about industry developments and make informed buying decisions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as marketing, sales, and operations teams, to understand their requirements and ensure the availability of a diverse and appealing assortment of beauty products.
  • Conduct regular analysis of category performance, including sales data, product performance, and customer feedback, to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies and campaigns to drive sales and enhance the visibility of beauty products.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations and compliance requirements related to beauty products, ensuring all purchased items meet legal and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier contracts, and pricing information.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a buyer or category manager in the beauty industry, preferably within a retail or e-commerce environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of beauty product trends, market dynamics, and industry best practices.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable terms.
  • Excellent analytical skills to interpret market data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards for beauty products.
  • A passion for the beauty industry and staying up to date with the latest trends and innovations.

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关于Novela

Novela是新加坡首家国际多品牌美妆零售店。紧跟最新潮流,Novela致力于通过丰富的奢华美妆产品系列,包括护肤、身体护理、香水和化妆品,赢得美妆消费者的青睐。

Novela的标志是一支黑色羽毛笔,象征着女性的美丽、优雅和智慧。我们相信,通过合适的美容方案,您可以由内而外展现美丽。通过甄选全球最好的美妆品牌,并以实惠的价格提供,我们的目标是简化并提升您的购物体验,为您带来由我们精心挑选的高端产品。

美妆品类采购员

关于此职位

这是Novela品类管理团队内的新设职位,旨在推动公司业务的持续增长。

作为美妆品类采购员,您将在公司美妆产品品类的采购策略制定和执行中发挥关键作用。作为行业的潮流引领者,您将负责紧跟美妆趋势,运用敏锐的洞察力,通过与供应商的关系引入令人兴奋的产品组合,谈判合同,分析市场趋势,并确保以有竞争力的价格采购到高质量的美妆产品。您的工作将有助于推动美妆品类的收入增长和客户满意度。

职责

  • 领导美妆品类的采购策略,确保与整体业务目标一致。
  • 识别、评估并引入新的美妆产品供应商/供应商,确保其符合质量标准、价格要求和交付时间。
  • 与供应商谈判合同和条款,以获得最优的价格、付款条件和合同条款。
  • 管理供应商关系,定期进行绩效评估,并解决可能出现的问题或疑虑。
  • 监控市场趋势,包括定价、产品创新和消费者需求,了解行业动态,做出明智的采购决策。
  • 与内部团队合作,如市场、销售和运营团队,了解他们的需求,确保提供多样且吸引人的美妆产品组合。
  • 定期分析品类表现,包括销售数据、产品表现和客户反馈,找出改进和增长的机会。
  • 与市场团队紧密合作,制定促销策略和活动,以推动销售并提升美妆产品的知名度。
  • 了解美妆产品相关的行业法规和合规要求,确保所有采购的产品符合法律和安全标准。
  • 维护采购活动、供应商合同和定价信息的准确记录。

职位要求:

  • 商业管理、供应链管理或相关领域的学士学位。
  • 在美妆行业有担任采购员或品类经理的丰富经验,最好是在零售或电子商务环境中。
  • 深入了解美妆产品趋势、市场动态和行业最佳实践。
  • 强大的谈判和合同管理能力,有实现成本节约和获得优惠条款的成功记录。
  • 出色的分析能力,能够解释市场数据并做出数据驱动的决策。
  • 优秀的沟通和人际交往能力,能够有效地与内部团队和外部供应商合作。
  • 细心且有条理,能够管理多项优先任务并按时完成。
  • 熟练使用采购软件工具以及Microsoft Office套件。
  • 了解美妆产品的监管要求和质量标准。
  • 对美妆行业充满热情,并能紧跟最新的趋势和创新。