Assistant Buyer

4 months ago

London, United Kingdom PURESEOUL LTD Full time

**Title**: Assistant Buyer
**Location**: Central London Office (The Strand)
**Schedule**:Fulltime (35 hours PW), Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4 pm

**ABOUT US**
PURESEOUL is the UK’s No.1 rated K-Beauty specialist retailer, working directly with some of Korea’s top beauty brands to offer a wide range of Skincare, makeup, hair and body products online and via our offline stores.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, K-Beauty-obsessed Assistant Buyer to join our team, who will play a crucial role in sourcing and managing our rapidly growing Korean beauty product portfolio. Your responsibilities will include product selection, brand management, negotiation, and inventory control - Plus, you'll get to work closely with some iconic brands like rom&nd, Some By Mi, and Beauty of Joseon.

If you share our passion for Korean beauty and have prior experience/qualifications in the buying industry, then this is the perfect job for you

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Brand Management**:Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with our brand partners. Maintain strong partnerships including updates and sales reports to secure the best pricing and promotional support.
- **Product Selection**: Collaborate with the team leader and the wider purchasing team to create trend reports, and a diverse and appealing assortment of Korean beauty products. Stay updated on industry trends and consumer preferences.
- **Shipments**: Assist in managing shipments by arranging and negotiating freight services, and providing detailed packing documents for the warehouse team.
- **Inventory Control**: Work with the team leader and retail team to monitor inventory levels and sales data to make informed decisions on restocking, discontinuing, or adding new products for each sales channel.
- **Market Research**:Conduct and present market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, new brands, and opportunities within the Korean beauty market. Participate in product testing sessions and provide detailed feedback.
- **Quality Assurance**:Work closely with the team leader and warehouse team to ensure all products meet our standards and comply with UK regulatory requirements.
- **Cross-functional Collaboration**: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to plan promotions, marketing strategies, and in-store merchandising.

**WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR**
- Strong passion and existing knowledge of the Korean beauty industry.
- Qualification in Business, Buying, or a related field (preferred).
- Previous experience in buying, procurement, or merchandising is a plus.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Any level of spoken/written Korean is a plus (but not essential)
- Analytical mindset with strong numeracy skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

**PERKS & BENEFITS**
- Opportunity to attend industry-related events on company-paid trips
- Comfy and casual dress code
- Company events, parties and team dinner nights
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Unlimited access to a free company pantry of yummy Korean snacks, ramen, and assorted beverages
- Opportunities to be directly involved with product sampling/testing
- Employee discounts across our online and offline stores.

**Salary**: From £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What is your English speaking level? (Eg, "Native" or provide IELTS level)
- You MUST have an existing interest in Korean beauty. Share with us your favourite K-beauty brands/products and why.

**Experience**:

- Buying: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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