Total 3 Junior Executive lead buyer job vacancies in Singapore

Job Purpose:

· Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category that maximizes profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing and sales strategies

Responsibilities:

· Merchandising support in areas like category/stocks/market planning, pricing

· Knowledge of shipping documentation and co-ordination with forwarders, shipping companies, locally and overseas

· Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands

· Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches

Ad-hoc

· Able multi-task

Competencies

Behavioral

· Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion and self-motivation

· Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure and managing workload with little direction

· Has business-like approach, uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating

· Absorbs and assesses information quickly

· Enjoys dealing with people whether by phone or in person

· Team Player

Functional

· Knowledge on key business drivers (eg: pricing, promotion, assortment, margins)

· Knowledge on financial retail calculations – OTB, markdowns, margins

· Negotiation skills

· Well versed in Microsoft office, especially excel. Good worksheets skills to generate structured reports

· Skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is a good tool to have for needed alternations

· Able to communicate with intermediate writing skills for the bilingual languages ie Mandarin and English, in order to communicate with Mandarin speaking supplier. Processing of documents in Mandarin needed. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential

· Possesses Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized

The Buyer/Assistant Buyer is responsible for raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records. This role also assists in the sourcing of products and overall contractor selection process.

Job Description

Develop Procurement Plan, manage suppliers/sellers selection process and all procurement activities

• Support the company’s procurement activities
• Assist in establishing working relationships with company network and external vendors
• Plan merchandise assortment considering category mix and range planning
• Formulate and propose pricing strategies and conduct comparison analysis against competitors
• Review products sell through rate and plan for replenishment
• Collaborate with marketing department to execute the promotion strategies in alignment with the product launches
• Conduct market research to stay current with the market trend and competitor strategies
• Source and work closely with suppliers on product selection, pricing and negotiations
• Analyze sales data with proposde buying strategies
• Oversee the logistics process for returning goods to suppliers, including arranging courier and managing documentation requirements
• Prepare and Manage Purchase Order to supplier/s once the procurement plan is approved
• Process and track purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, including handling permit applications for import/export
• Monitor and manage inventory level and assess supplier performance
• Conduct quality assurance checks on products upon receipt of stock from suppliers
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Experience Required

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in retail jewellery is preferred but not a must.

Qualification

• Degree with 3 years of relevant working experience or Diploma holder with 5 to 7 year experience in Procurement or Merchandising field, preferred from similar industry but not a must.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Assistant/ Software Leadto join our team and take charge of developing innovative, high-quality software applications using Agile development methodologies. In this role, you will not only lead software development projects from design through deployment but also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and fostering an Agile environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver software that meets both technical and business needs while promoting Agile best practices like iterative development, continuous improvement, and adaptability.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, Agile experience, and a passion for building scalable, maintainable software solutions. You will be a key player in leading Agile ceremonies and guiding the development team to meet sprint goals, resolve blockers, and continuously improve the software delivery process.

Responsibilities:

Client-Facing Leadership

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, collaborating closely with client stakeholders to understand their requirements, challenges, and business goals.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, ensuring that technical solutions align with business objectives and project timelines.
• Provide regular updates to clients on project status, deliverables, and potential risks, maintaining transparency and fostering trust.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of software solutions tailored to client needs, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Oversee the implementation of best practices in software development, including code quality, performance, and security.
• Provide hands-on development leadership, contributing to key software components and resolving complex technical issues.

Agile Project Delivery

• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, etc.), ensuring that the development team is focused and aligned with client priorities.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to define and refine requirements, breaking them down into actionable user stories.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and functionality, managing project scope and mitigating risks.

Team Collaboration and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and continuous learning within the team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and development approaches.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure robust, scalable, and secure code by conducting code reviews and promoting a culture of quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in the development process, leveraging feedback, retrospectives, and lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Client Satisfaction and Post-Launch Support

• Ensure that the software meets or exceeds client expectations and quality standards upon delivery.
• Provide ongoing post-launch support, working with clients to address any issues or improvements post-deployment.
• Build long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities for further collaboration or future projects.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering software solutions for clients, including gathering requirements, managing client expectations, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable and maintainable systems, including microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud architectures.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects within deadlines, budgets, and scope, while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Go, Ruby, or PHP.
• Experience with modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js) and/or mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
• Expertise in both relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.
• Experience leading Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or other frameworks, with a strong understanding of Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mocha, Jest) and a strong understanding of software quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and scaling applications.