Merchandiser or Buyer

JeweL81 SG

Anyone knows what kinda qualifications or which field of knowledge one needs to have or know in order to be a merchandiser or buyer for fashion wear? thanks~ Mr. Green

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Lesson 5: Purchasing

Roles of a purchasing officer
1. finding and approving suppliers
2. purchase at the least total cost
3. organise meetings between specialist and suppliers
4. ensure timely delivery
5. forewarn when there is a delay in delivery
6. verify invoices
7. speculative purchasing
8. advises on prices
9. acts as the "window-on-the-world"

i need to write 4 pages with these...

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steps in selecting a vendor

1. identify potential suppliers
2. invite submission of quotation
3. shortlist suppliers based on criteria
4. request samples
5. approving samples
6. agree on prices and terms
7. place orders

another 4 pages..

JeweL81 SG

wohohoho sounds interesting!

FireIce SG

i know temasek poly got diploma in apparel design and merchandising....got frens from there and they are now have their own labels, selling locally and in the asian region.....
got one went to HK to work.....quite good prospects....

maybe u can go their course site and see....

JeweL81 SG

ahhh.. which means i have to finish my degree and go back to take diploma just for that? gosh... i dun think they have this course at my time. Grrrrrr....

FireIce SG

oh....degree ah....got loh
laselle.....degree (hons) in fashion design or fashion management.....

choco B SG

Merchanidising course, NAFA also should offer. Not sure what level is it at though. You could check... they may have part time.

@ngel_ SG

sounds like wat i'm doing now but diff field... Confused

i hate my job! Evil or Very Mad

JeweL81 SG

Hmm… i wonder if i can talk my way thru an interview and get the job with my degree…

FireIce SG

with regards to fashion, i think employers would prefer to see portfolios and testimonials.......

coolger03 SG

yup... unless u know the rite person....

JeweL81 SG

Hmm… i am emailing laselle now…

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purchasing that stressful?

tia SG

for degree.. u muz get ready ur portfolio...
i got ready mine le.. for fashion design.. din manage to get in..
but im doing my dip. not degree..

JeweL81 SG

i'm not interested in fashion design, more of fashion marketing and managment. see how la... maybe after my degree go back find a job and take up part time course for this. Very Happy

@ngel_ SG

nt stressful but i hv to do alot more...
n my pay is peanuts... Evil or Very Mad

tia SG

icic.. i dunno if i should take fashion design or fashion merchandising..