Fashion Category Manager

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States ELP Consult Full time
Fashion Buying and Vendor Manager Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned fashion buyer and vendor manager to join our client's growing team in New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a multinational eCommerce company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive procurement activities to achieve category sales targets and new vendor acquisition objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Closely collaborate with brands and suppliers to source goods suitable for the target consumer.
  • Effectively manage categories, including market opportunity analysis, supplier and merchant selection, negotiation, and onboarding processes.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, identifying improvement opportunities in service, delivery, cost, and business terms.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in vendor management, conducting thorough reviews and negotiations to ensure compliance.
  • Utilize external resources to support company objectives in the U.S. market.
  • Develop a deep understanding of assigned categories, including market trends, products, pricing, competition, and opportunities.
  • Lead various initiatives as project lead, ensuring team goals are achieved.
  • Handle additional assignments as needed.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in negotiating, reviewing, and managing vendor requirements, including contracts, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience in category management and/or buying, especially within the Fashion category.
  • Ability to think and act strategically and independently.
  • Understanding of current market conditions and category trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management internally and externally.
  • Ideally worked with major retailers or brands; experience in a multinational company and cross-border business is preferred.
  • Strong influencing skills to persuade and close deals.
  • Robust project management skills.
Preferable Skills or Experience:
  • Ability to make strategic decisions and inspire others to share and support a common goal.
  • Proactive, creative thinker with a track record of achieving results.
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Good understanding of the eCommerce industry.
  • Experience in the fashion industry.

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