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Engineering Buyer/ Merchandiser

Descriptions & Duties

  • Assists the Merchandising Manager in negotiating with buyers/ clients/ customers, preparing quotations and handling production samples and orders; and follows up on buyers’ orders including liaising with other departments on the quality requirements and tracing the production progress to ensure timely shipment.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Knowledge and skills in engineering merchandising

Trade-specific competencies include technical knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing processes, supply chain management skills, supplier evaluation and selection expertise, cost analysis and negotiation abilities, quality control and assurance proficiency, risk management capabilities, and effective communication and collaboration skills.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A relevant recognised diploma / certificate

Experience

  • 3 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000 - $20,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • They work in offices, collaborate with internal stakeholders and interact with suppliers with occasional travel.