Senior Buyer

Role overview

This role is for a Senior/Category Buyer who will help shape and execute commercial strategies that lift own-brand sales and support planned profit outcomes. The position focuses on stock control, assortment management, pricing decisions, and promotional planning.

What you will do

• Study customer needs, preferences, and shopping behavior to uncover opportunities that increase sales and grow market share.
• Monitor market developments, interpret emerging trends, and respond with timely actions and forecasts.
• Oversee new product introductions and assess existing merchandise to keep the assortment competitive.
• Handle the full own-brand acquisition cycle, including product development, launch planning, pricing, and promotions.
• Manage inventory levels by forecasting demand and adjusting supply according to operational requirements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to support brand-building activities, revive slower-moving products, and strengthen sales of current ranges.
• Prepare and deliver marketing assets on schedule to support market launches and promotional execution.
• Coordinate with product development, marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure a smooth rollout of business activities.
• Update and maintain the marketing portal in line with new inputs and changing requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure stronger product mixes, better costs, and support for advertising and promotion initiatives.
• Drive category growth, improve margins, and help deliver stronger profitability.
• Track key performance indicators regularly to stay aligned with market conditions and business goals.
• Manage return on investment so annual financial targets are met.

What we are looking for

• A diploma or degree in Business Management, Sales, or Marketing.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in retail merchandising or product development, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods or similarly demanding retail environment.
• Prior exposure to beauty and personal care is important, along with knowledge of market trends, consumer insights, product innovation, and local product development.
• Experience working on licensing and intellectual property partnerships from concept stage through to market launch is an advantage.
• A driven self-starter with high energy, integrity, and a professional approach.
• Someone who is assertive, motivated, committed, persistent, diligent, and dependable.
• A results-focused person who is resourceful, resilient, proactive, and able to handle pressure and tight deadlines.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-volume, and changing environment.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret data and information.
• A collaborative team player with commercial awareness, market foresight, and strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with solid analytical, numerical, sourcing, negotiation, time management, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Singapore.