Retail Buyer

**Role Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Implementing inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and meet customer demand.
- Creating purchase orders and selecting reliable suppliers, while overseeing the entire procurement process from order placement to product receipt.
- Conducting thorough quality assessments of received goods, including packaging and expiration dates, to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Monitoring industry trends and consumer behaviour to identify new product opportunities and expand product ranges.
- Analysing sales data to forecast future demand and plan purchasing accordingly, aligning with company budget and targets.
- Evaluating supplier performance and negotiating agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality assurance.
- Cultivating relationships with both local and overseas suppliers, exploring diverse product offerings and fostering collaborative partnerships.
- Developing and executing effective sales and marketing strategies in collaboration with merchandisers and sales teams.
- Utilizing sales data to refine product promotions and pricing strategies, maximizing profitability.
- Providing regular reports to management on sales performance and inventory levels, identifying potential issues and offering strategic recommendations.
- Ensuring that purchasing and sales strategies align with overall business goals and management plans.
- Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities, contracts, and supplier relationships.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management in the retail sector, particularly in the food and beverage sector, is preferred.
- Proven expertise in retail buying or procurement, demonstrating a strong grasp of inventory management principles.
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret sales data for informed purchasing decisions.
- Outstanding communication skills, fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility in work schedules, ability to work across different time zones, and no travel restrictions.
- Fluency in both Turkish and English, both written and verbal, is preferred.
- Proficient in negotiation and communication, cultivating effective supplier relationships.
- Collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional teams like merchandisers, marketers, and sales staff.
- Proficiency in effective people management.
- Detail-oriented mindset, emphasizing quality standards and compliance.
- Competency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person