Care to Beauty

Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Posted on: 
January 15, 2025

All Cosmetics At Your Fingertips

We are an online beauty and skincare haven serving customers from over 150 countries. Driven by passion, our mission is to deliver the very best beauty products from renowned European brands straight to our global clientele. From beloved classics to niche indie brands, we pride ourselves on curating an expansive collection that caters to every beauty enthusiast's needs.

THE ROLE

Care to Beauty is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll support the Buyers in managing supplier relationships, maintaining product catalogs, and contributing to the success of our sourcing initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or similar) who is eager to start their career in the beauty industry.

Specifically, we expect you to:

  • Assist Buyers in the daily management of supplier relationships and supplier performance.
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions for the business.
  • Maintain up-to-date product catalogs, including spare parts and brand-specific information.
  • Facilitate information flow between departments and provide timely feedback to the Team Manager.
  • Support strategic sourcing initiatives for new brands and products.

REQUIREMENTS

Nice to have:

  • Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
  • Passion for and good knowledge of the beauty and cosmetics industry.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel.
  • Problem-solving and solution-driven mentality.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Brownie Points:

  • Experience or strong interest in negotiation and supplier management.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
  • Prior exposure to the cosmetics or skincare industry.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about beauty and excited to kick-start your career in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!