Buyer (Fragrance + Color Cosmetics)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage product sourcing, assortment selection, and new product development for the Fragrance and Color Cosmetics categories to achieve sales, gross margin, and assortment objectives.
• Develop buying plans and assortment strategies based on market trends, consumer insights, and brand positioning.
• Identify and develop qualified suppliers and brand partners, and manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, including sampling, pricing, packaging, and product launch.
• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to continuously optimize the product assortment.
• Work closely with merchandising, design, quality assurance, supply chain, and retail operations teams to ensure successful product launches and category growth.
• Monitor sales performance and inventory levels, adjusting buying plans to optimize inventory turnover.
• Categories include but are not limited to:

• Fragrance: Perfumes, body mists, and fragrance products.
• Color Cosmetics: Lip products, eye makeup, face makeup, and base makeup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Marketing, International Trade, Business Administration, Cosmetics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, merchandising, or product development within the fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, or retail industry.
• Strong understanding of fragrance and color cosmetics trends, brands, and consumer preferences in both local and international markets.
• Strong product sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize product assortment based on sales performance.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good command of English for daily communication with international teams and suppliers. Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required.
• Strong aesthetic sense, market awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.