Apogee Collective – Buyer & Procurement Internship (6-12 Months)

Company
Apogee Collective
hedonisttribe.com
Designation
Buyer & Procurement Internship (6-12 Months)
Date Listed
24 May 2022
Job Type
Entry Level / Junior Executive
Full/PermIntern/TS
Job Period
Immediate Start, For At Least 6 Months
Profession
Purchasing / Merchandising
Industry
Retail / eCommerce
Location Name
Singapore
Allowance / Remuneration
$500 - 1,500 monthly
Company Profile

Apogee Collective creates sexual wellness brands for a range of pleasure seekers and is the parent company of Genvie & Hedonist, empowering one to own their pleasures.

ABOUT GENVIE
Genvie is on a mission to liberate true sexual satisfaction and enable a journey of happiness guided by one’s true pleasures. Genvie is a beginner friendly focused brand that offers a curated range of high quality pleasure toys for women starting their pleasure journey, and provide a safe space for the Asian community to learn more about positive sex education. The brand has won three Transform Asia Awards 2021 for its use of Typography, Visual Identity and Tone of Voice. Genvie has also been featured on Business Times, Channel News Asia, Vulcan Post, Rice Media and also on National Radio Station Kiss 92. For more information about Genvie, visit www.wearegenvie.com and www.instagram.com/wearegenvie.

ABOUT HEDONIST
Hedonist is on a mission to make you feel good and empower you to explore your sexuality without apology. A women-forward focused ecommerce store that offers a wide range of more than 50 high quality body safe pleasure products, from vibrators, dildos, kegel balls, anal toys to lubricants, condoms, lingerie, and bondage. More than just a retail business, Hedonist specializes in organizing events that are fun, unique, and educational. These include hosting private parties for bachelorettes as well as conducting workshops in collaboration with various clubs, fitness and wellness studios. Hedonist has also partnered with luxury boutique, On Pedder, last year in conjunction with their pop-up exhibition, “Unknown Pleasures” at Takashimaya. Hedonist has since been featured on Channel News Asia, Vulcan Post, Time Out and Honeycombers. For more information about Hedonist, visit www.hedonisttribe.com and www.instagram.com/hedonisttribe.

Job Description

Buyer & Procurement Full Time Internship (6-12 Months)


At Apogee Collective, we are a Singaporean Femtech start-up, curating our own sexual wellness brands, Genvie (previously known as Good Vibes) and Hedonist. We are on a mission to liberate true sexual satisfaction and enable a journey of happiness guided by a one’s true pleasure. This role reports directly to Jacqueline, the co-founder, and is required to work independently and as a team. Hybrid working (60/40 in-person & WFH) with flexible working hours. 

Job Scope

  1. Research on B2B marketplace and competitive landscape to develop mid and long term sourcing strategy based on market trends

  2. Execute on strategy to grow product portfolio with customer needs in mind

  3. Lead innovation & packaging refresh projects from start to finish, closely collaborating with logistics & marketing functions to meet launch timeline

  4. Responsible for all procurement activities in the business (i.e. products, packaging, event materials, office supplies, etc.)

  5. Ensure on-time delivery from suppliers with consistent quality standards

  6. Build strong relationships with our vast number of suppliers across the world

  7. Negotiate for best pricing and commercial terms with suppliers

  8. Manage defect feedback and claim process with suppliers

  9. Perform and Support UAT, cut over and Go Live as needed

  10. Main Category: Sex Toys, Lingerie, Lubricants, Pleasure tools, etc.


Are you the ideal candidate? We are looking for:

  • Fun loving & strong passion in our social cause of empowering pleasure in the field of sexual health & wellness 

  • Open & inquisitive minded with a positive attitude and strong hunger to learn

  • Great negotiators who can expand deal value

  • Love for pleasure toys and associated pleasure products

  • Business Proficiency to read, write and speak in English & Mandarin (in order to converse with Chinese counterparts)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), Wechat and Telegram

  • Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

  • Responsible and takes initiative without compromising quality and accuracy

  • Bonus: Experience in global buying and sourcing & have been involved in product innovation projects


Not sure what exactly to expect? Here’s some highlights:

  • Revolutionize and shake the sexual wellness industry in Singapore & beyond 

  • Be part of our first few team members to grow the startup together

  • Exponential growth to hit $1M target by next year, 2023

  • Fun team culture with people who genuinely care for each other’s well being

  • Social Enterprise focused on growing a sustainable business behind our social cause, meaningful work that actually fill your hearts 

  • Big believers of work hard play hard with awesome work environment 


Still not sold to apply? Read more about us here:

  • CNA: This 28-year-old ditched a six-figure salary and started a sex toy company

  • Vulcan Post: Why this ex-business manager & fitness instructor left their jobs to build a sex toy company to empower women

  • Timeout: The Origin - A Passage of Pleasure

  • Business Times: From wellness to menopause care, 7 femtech startups to watch

  • Honeycombers: Local Legends, Icons of Singapore 2022

 

Website | Instagram
wearegenvie.com | @wearegenvie
hedonisttribe.com | @hedonisttribe

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