Senior Buyer- Perfumes

Niceone provides a dynamic, innovative environment for retail e-commerce, blending operational excellence with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to join our team as a Senior Buyer focused on Perfumes. In this opportunity, you will play a key role in building exceptional product offerings, optimizing category performance, and driving growth within the fragrance and beauty domain. If you’re passionate about the industry, skilled in sourcing, and ready to make a big impact in a supportive, high-performing workplace, you belong at Niceone.

**Key Responsibilities - Perfume and Fragrance Procurement Excellence**:

- **Strategic Sourcing**: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and fragrance brands to acquire quality perfume products while meeting performance, margin, and assortment objectives.
- **Range Management**: Develop and execute buying strategies for the perfume category, analyzing trends, customer preferences, and market insights to ensure an outstanding product portfolio.
- **Supplier Relationship Development**: Build and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, fostering collaboration, and ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery.
- **Contract and Price Negotiations**: Secure the most competitive prices, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and ethical supply chain standards.
- **Inventory Optimization**: Monitor stock levels, sales trends, and forecast demand to optimize inventory, minimize excess, and reduce risk of stockouts.
- **Collaboration**: Work cross-functionally with Logistics, Marketing, and Finance teams to align strategies, plan promotions, and deliver category growth.
- **Market Analysis**: Stay updated on fragrance industry trends, emerging brands, and product innovations to continually enhance the curated perfume assortment.
- **Data-Driven Management**: Track KPIs such as sales, profit, and inventory turnover, making data-backed recommendations for improvements and new opportunities.

**Skills and Requirements - Senior Buyer Perfume Careers**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field. Advanced education is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years' progressive experience in buying, category management, or procurement within perfumes, cosmetics, or beauty retail sectors.
- Proven negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills specific to the fragrance or beauty industry.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze complex data, trends, and market dynamics.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills across diverse backgrounds and teams.
- Proficient in using procurement platforms, retail systems, and advanced Excel or category analytics tools.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Commitment to ethical sourcing, diversity, and inclusion in supplier partnerships and team engagement.

**Personal Attributes - What Sets Apart an Outstanding Senior Buyer?**:

- Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and creative approach to problem-solving and opportunity identification.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-evolving retail landscape.
- Open collaborator who values teamwork and thrives in cross-functional partnerships.
- Curious, passionate about perfumes, and committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Trustworthy, ethical, and comfortable handling confidential commercial information.

**Benefits of Joining as a Senior Buyer-Focused on Perfumes at Niceone**:

- Growth-driven, inclusive, and collaborative company culture supporting every stage of your career.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership in fragrance and beauty e-commerce.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based incentives.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
- Access to exclusive employee discounts and engagement initiatives across the Niceone platform.