Team Lead Buyer (Footwear Merchandising)

Are you an experienced merchandising professional with a passion for
Footwear and a sharp eye for market trends? We are looking for a
Team Lead Buyer (Footwear Merchandising) to join our dynamic trading team.
This is not a technical production role.
We need a commercial powerhouse who can take full ownership of the end-to-end sourcing process - from strategic product development and vendor collaboration to leading a high-performing team of buyers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Purchasing to achieve departmental goals and individual KPIs.
Understand customer needs and requirements then translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
Identify and negotiate with suppliers to meet product specifications and achieve cost efficiency.
Support the product development process, ensuring alignment with quality standards and budget expectations.
Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to meet corporate and customer satisfaction, ensuring both quality standards and on-time delivery.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with vendors to support product development and production.
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by Management.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; background in Merchandising, Fashion, or Garment is a plus
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the
Footwear industry, with a strong preference for candidates from a manufacturing or trading background. Comprehensive knowledge of both woven and knit footwear construction is essential.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with a proven track record of managing and developing a recruitment or sourcing team.
Skills & Competencies
Deep knowledge of merchandising and product development processes with a strong production follow-up track record.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively.
Fluent in English
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Willing to travel occasionally as business requires.
Ngành nghề: Dệt may / Da giày / Thời trang, Thu mua / Vật tư, Sản xuất / Vận hành sản xuất
Kinh nghiệm: 5 Năm
Cấp bậc: Trưởng nhóm / Giám sát
Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức
Địa điểm: Hồ Chí Minh