Fashion Buying and Vendor Manager (Mandarin speaking) Job at ELP Consult in New

Job Description

Job title : Buyer and Vendor Manager (Fashion Category)

Location : New York

Salary : $110,000 - $170,000 p.a. (D.O.E.) plus bonus and stock

Key skills : Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese; Buying experience within Fashion industry -preferably RTW purchasing

Job Overview :

We are seeking a skilled fashion buyer and vendor manager to join our client's growing team in New York. This is a thrilling opportunity to become part of a multinational eCommerce company. The post holder and their team play a crucial role in helping merchants to engage with targeted audiences.

Major responsibilities :

• Proactively drive procurement activities to achieve category sales targets and new vendor acquisition objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with brands and suppliers to source goods suitable for the target consumer.
• Manage category effectively, including market opportunity analysis, supplier and merchant selection, negotiation, and onboarding processes.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, identifying improvement opportunities in service, delivery, cost, and business terms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in vendor management, conducting thorough reviews and negotiations to ensure compliance.
• Utilize external resources to support company objectives in the U.S. market.
• Develop deep understanding of assigned category, including market trends, products, pricing, competition, and opportunities.
• Lead various initiatives as project lead, ensuring team goals are achieved.
• Handle additional assignments as needed.

Requirements

Preferable skills or experience :