Executive, Purchasing - General Merchandise

Key Responsibility:

• Providing administrative support to the purchasing department and ensuring smooth operations of the end-to-end purchasing process. For example set up new supplier, set up new item, etc.
• Assisting in managing and organizing the purchasing process, including sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and issuing purchase orders
• Retrieving and analyzing sales/stock data, preparing reporting to use for Manager to execute further action and also Preparing for Financial Forecast which used for Promotion Planning as well.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information
• Supporting Manager to negotiate product costs and identify opportunities to achieve Lotus's benefits, to get market leading promotions
• Supporting Manager on long term volume/buying plan -monthly/season/yearly - by product category by item, detailing ranges, prices, costs, suppliers and promotional activities
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues that may arise to achieve agreed percentage of VDP
• Assisting in evaluating supplier performance and negotiating contracts and terms
• Coordinating with cross functional team e.g. Merchandise, Finance, Display, Support Office, etc. and external parties in related tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, International Business Administration, Business Computer, Statistics, or any related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in commercial support, administration
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate-advanced level is required.
• Familiarity with working in a fast-paced or dynamic business environment.
• Data analysis, Data Management and Filling Management skill
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and fast change environment
• Excellent skill in Excel and Word
• Strong Process planning and organizing skill
• Leadership skill and attribute
  • Growth Mindset
  • Agility and resilience
    
  • Entrepreneurial mindset