Senior Apparel Buyer - Trend-Driven Sourcing & Strategy

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is helping a leading apparel retailer in Queenstown, SA, to hire a Senior Retail Buyer. You will define and execute the buying strategy for key apparel categories, leverage market insights, and negotiate terms with suppliers to maximize sales and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in retail buying, strong analytics, and excellent negotiation skills. You will manage supplier relationships, curate assortments, and collaborate with marketing for successful launches in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail buying, preferably apparel/fashion.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with analytical mindset.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Deep understanding of apparel market and consumer behavior.
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, sales data and customer feedback to identify purchasing opportunities.
• Develop and implement buying plans and strategies for assigned apparel categories.
• Source new suppliers and build long-term relationships with existing ones.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost-effectiveness.
• Select and curate merchandise assortments aligned with brand positioning and customer demographics.
• Manage product lifecycles from initial buy to in-season reorders and end-of-season clearance.
• Collaborate with marketing and visual merchandising for launches and promotions.
• Monitor inventory and contribute to allocation and replenishment strategies.
• Evaluate supplier performance ensuring quality and ethical standards.

Skills

Retail buying

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is helping a leading apparel retailer in Queenstown, SA, to hire a Senior Retail Buyer. You will define and execute the buying strategy for key apparel categories, leverage market insights, and negotiate terms with suppliers to maximize sales and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in retail buying, strong analytics, and excellent negotiation skills. You will manage supplier relationships, curate assortments, and collaborate with marketing for successful launches in a