Retail Buyer – Purchasing & Vendor Management

About the role

We are seeking a Retail Buyer to join a well‑known retailer. The role combines product sourcing, vendor negotiation and direct customer interaction, supporting the company’s merchandising strategy across its stores.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating market trends, attending trade shows and reviewing product samples to select merchandise that matches the target demographic.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate prices, terms and delivery dates, and monitor supplier KPIs such as fill rates and delivery timelines.
• Create, update and manage purchase orders within inventory and ERP/MRP systems, ensuring accurate cost, quantity and ship‑date information.
• Generate and review sales reports, markdown data and open‑to‑buy (OTB) plans to identify top‑performing and under‑performing items.
• Collaborate with supply‑chain, marketing, visual merchandising and store operations teams to coordinate product launches and seasonal promotions.

Required profile

• Retail experience with a solid understanding of buying or selling processes.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting sales and inventory data.
• Excellent communication skills for both internal collaboration and customer‑facing interactions.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for order processing and inventory management.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation of $100,000 per annum.
• Opportunities to influence product assortment and work closely with cross‑functional teams.