Buyer Assistant

Salary: Thương lượng

Location: LXB Company - Office

Team: Buyer

Application deadline: 26/08 — 25/09/2025

Working Location: 16th, 34 Road, Tran Nao Street, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC.
Department: Business Operations - Buyer
Line report: Category Lead

I. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Support and Task Management:Assist the Buyer Manager in monitoring team members‘ tasks, deadlines, and progress reports.
• Track project timelines, follow up on deliverables, and ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Reporting and Administrative Assistance: Help prepare comprehensive reports on market trends, product performance, and supplier evaluations.
• Compile data, generate insights, and support the Buyer Manager with ad-hoc tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and internal communications.
• Product Development Support: Collaborate on product development initiatives, including ideation, prototyping, and refinement. Assist in coordinating with internal teams and external partners to bring new beauty products from concept to launch.
  
• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct self-guided research to identify available beauty products, assessing their costs, benefits, and market fit. Prepare detailed market research reports highlighting trends, competitors, and opportunities in the luxury affordable beauty space.
  
• Product Sourcing and Evaluation: Search for and evaluate potential products, focusing on the optimal balance of quality, price, and delivery timelines. Perform intensive assessments of product samples, including quality checks, feature comparisons, and performance testing.
  
• Pricing and Performance Analysis: Support buyers in analyzing product margins, sales performance, and key metrics to develop actionable plans that boost sales and profitability. Use data-driven insights to recommend pricing strategies and improvements.
  
• Supplier Management: Assist in corresponding with suppliers to monitor performance, track product quality, and resolve issues. Help issue Purchase Orders (POs), negotiate terms where appropriate, and maintain accurate records of supplier interactions.
  
• Brand and Product Line Research: Proactively research potential brands, product lines, and emerging trends in the beauty industry. Identify opportunities for partnerships or new additions to Lixibox‘s portfolio that align with our focus on luxury affordable beauty.
  
• Presentation and Data Management: Create visually appealing slides and presentations using tools like PowerPoint to communicate findings, reports, and strategies. Excel in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and creating dashboards to support decision-making.

II. REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a related role, such as buying assistance, product sourcing, market research, or administrative support in the retail, beauty, or consumer goods industry.
• Education: Bachelor‘s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications in procurement or data analysis are a plus.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (both written and spoken) with excellent communication abilities. Proficiency in another language, such as Chinese (Mandarin), is highly advantageous for supplier negotiations and international sourcing.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables, and visualizations. Strong skills in creating beautiful, professional slides using PowerPoint or similar tools to present complex information clearly and engagingly.
• Industry Passion: Deep passion for beauty products and trends, with a keen eye for emerging innovations in skincare, makeup, haircare, and wellness. Stay updated on global beauty markets and consumer preferences.

Key Characteristics and Soft Skills

• Organizational Excellence: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Proactivity and Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities, such as cost-saving measures, new product ideas, or process improvements. Demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, assess product viability, and derive actionable insights. Comfortable with quantitative analysis and qualitative research.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. Ability to build relationships and communicate diplomatically.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic startup environment, willing to take on varied responsibilities and learn quickly.
Tech-Savviness: Familiarity with digital tools beyond Excel and PowerPoint, such as
• Workspace to enhance efficiency.

III. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: (1 round)
CV Application 1. In-house Interview with the Line Manager and HR.

IV. BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive packages with Incentive (Monthly/Quarterly);
• Company Annual Performance Bonus;
• PVI Healthcare Insurance;
• 12 annual leave per year;
• Annual Salary Review;
• Social Insurance (prescribed by state);
• Lunch and snack sponsored by Company;
• Parking - Monthly parking is covered by Company;
• Other benefits: Company Activities, ping pong at office, gift voucher…
• Employee Discount Code (Up to 50%).