Buyer at Cypress HCM

Buyer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain vendor relationships, including negotiating contract terms, managing costs (products/shipping), and addressing exclusivity or exit strategies to align with financial goals and organizational strategy.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and procurement of raw materials, labels, packaging, and components.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to request quotations and follow up on outstanding purchase orders.
• Collaborate with local and international vendors to address purchase needs, product quality concerns, and order updates, coordinating with internal teams as necessary.
• Identify and source new materials and vendors to meet operational requirements.
• Research and interview vendors to evaluate product availability, pricing, and sales terms.
• Conduct inventory reviews and analyses, utilizing computer systems to manage purchase order processing.
• Assess market and delivery systems to evaluate current and future material availability.
• Place routine orders based on usage trends, track shipments, and monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, pricing, and vendor information.
• Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and R&D teams on new product development, addressing material status and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues.
• Analyze and summarize purchasing data and market trends to support planning and decision-making.
• Verify purchase requisitions by reviewing requests, clarifying unclear items, and suggesting alternatives when necessary.
• Coordinate shipments and perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Negotiate and establish favorable credit terms and limits with vendors.
• Stay updated on industry knowledge through educational opportunities.
• Support organizational goals by achieving purchasing objectives and completing related tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ minimum experience in Beauty Buying, preferably in color cosmetics, or personal care industry.
• Experience working with cosmetic Beauty brands
• Ability to drive growth in an entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with Excel and Google Sheets (can perform complex functions)
• Experience with MPI (Market Price Index), Vendor management, and negotiation
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Willingness to work onsite Monday through Friday
• Exceptional strong negotiating skills
• Enthusiastic about negotiation, purchasing, and buying, with a strong interest in the beauty industry and color cosmetics.
• Excels in managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Works effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient: Skilled in Excel, project timelines, and trackers.
• Experience with Influencing decisions, building trust, and driving urgency on priorities. Understanding of e-commerce architectures, user interfaces, and back-end processes. Familiarity with Shopify or other large-scale e-commerce platforms
• Ability to measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, gain insights, and assess against goals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and accommodate demanding project schedules
• Knowledge of digital marketing, particularly mobile, email marketing, and segmentation practices

Salary: $80k-$100k