Your Role:
As an InternationalBuyer/Negotiator (Home Textiles/Garment) at Ozeol, you will lead international negotiations with suppliers, primarily in Asia, to secure the best overstock deals for resale in the EU. You'll act as a front-line dealmaker, unlocking cnmmercial opportunities and maximizing resale value through direct supplier negotiations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Negotiation & Strategy
- Build and execute negotiation strategies based on market trends and company objectives
- Lead negotiations with international suppliers to obtain the most favorable terms
- Ensure contracts meet financial, legal, and operational standards
Market & Supplier Analysis
- Analyze product trends in the French market and prepare briefs for your assigned Prospector(s)
- Monitor supplier performance: product quality, lead time, reliability
- Track and optimize buying performance using data
Collaboration & Business Development
- Work closely with your assigned Prospector(s) on a daily basis
- Provide clear business briefs and conduct formal debriefs on each opportunity
- Handle end-to-end negotiation: sending offers, tracking performance, validating deals
- Collaborate with internal departments: Supply Chain, Quality Control, Logistics
Operational & Trade Fair Participation
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information
- Track the purchasing process from order to delivery
- Represent Ozeol at international trade fairs when required
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; background in Merchandising, Fashion, or Garment is a plus
- Minimum 3 yearsof relevant experience in the garment industry, with a strong preference for candidates from a manufacturing or trading background.
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of merchandising/purchasing process and excel at new supplier development
- 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.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company.
- Work Environment: A collaborative and supportive workplace culture that values innovation and excellence.
- Performance & salary review yearly
- 13th month bonus (based on business situation)
- Paid social insurance based on full salary
- Medical Checkup
- 12 days of annual leave
- All necessary work equipment
