Merchandising Executive (Purchasing) (Bonuses + Company Transport)

Job Title: Merchandising Executive (Purchasing)
Education & Lifestyle Retail

About the Role
Our client is a market-leading regional educational & lifestyle retailer. We're seeking a Merchandising Executive (Purchasing) to work closely with the Director, Operations & Business, driving sourcing and procurement across a diverse product range including stationery, books, and lifestyle merchandise. This role manages supplier relationships, product selection, and documentation, ensuring offerings meet quality standards and evolving consumer trends. Through strategic sourcing and cost optimisation, you'll contribute to margin improvement while collaborating with internal teams to curate compelling assortments and maintain market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new products while overseeing assigned merchandise portfolios

• Develop assortment strategies, category mix, and range plans to meet business goals

• Evaluate pricing approaches to optimise revenue and profit margins

• Compile data-driven insights to support vendor negotiations

• Liaise with suppliers on promotional activities and ensure timely stock fulfilment

• Track and manage slow-moving items to improve sell-through performance

• Ensure consistent replenishment of high-demand products

• Monitor inventory levels to reduce excess stock and markdown exposure

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on product launches and campaign execution

• Generate monthly reports on sales performance and inventory trends

• Conduct market and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends

• Perform regular store audits to uphold visual merchandising standards

• Support planning/execution of store-related activities — openings, renovations, closures, Back-to-School (BTS) orders, and offsite retail events

• Assist with campaigns, events, and general merchandising administrative support

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline

• At least 2–3 years' experience in purchasing or a similar function an advantage

• Willing to travel to assigned locations around Singapore

• Familiarity with SAP a plus

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What's on Offer

• Basic salary $2,800–$3,500, plus up to 3 months' variable bonus (subject to company/individual performance), plus claimable transport coverage

• Monday to Friday, office hours

• Location: North East Singapore

• Staff catered transport available from Jurong / AMK / Bedok

HOW TO APPLY:

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We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Allison Ng Kim Lian

Registration no. R1986496EA

License: 12C6253

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