Buyer / Merchandise Planner

Mobelli Furniture + Living; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in South Africa is seeking an experienced buyer to manage and grow the Décor and Furniture categories. The successful candidate will lead category strategy, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and oversee inventory performance. This role demands 5+ years’ experience in Buying or Category Management and strong analytical and commercial skills. Applicants should be ready to take on responsibilities that will scale with the business. A chance to develop your potential in a fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Buying, Merchandise Planning, or Category Management.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive category strategy across décor and furniture ranges.
• Lead buying, sourcing, and product development with local suppliers.
• Manage pricing, margins, and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Buying expertise

Merchandise Planning

Category Management

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Do you have a passion for décor and furniture, backed by strong buying and planning expertise? Are you driven by building profitable, well-balanced product ranges that scale with a growing brand?

If so, Mobelli wants YOU to join our team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role responsible for owning and growing the Décor, Local Furniture, and Case Goods categories. You will manage category strategy, buying decisions, supplier relationships, pricing, and inventory performance, working closely with Visual Merchandising and Marketing to bring products to life in-store and online.

The role is designed to scale with the business and will progressively absorb responsibilities currently managed by the Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive category strategy across décor and furniture ranges
• Lead buying, sourcing, and product development with local suppliers
• Manage pricing, margins, and supplier negotiations
• Plan, forecast, and manage stock performance, sell-through, and replenishment
• Oversee product lifecycles from launch to exit
• Ensure product readiness for launches, promotions, and photoshoots
• Work closely with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Showroom teams

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in Buying, Merchandise Planning, or Category Management
• Strong commercial and analytical skills
• Proven supplier negotiation and relationship management experience
• Solid understanding of pricing, margins, forecasting, and inventory drivers
• Confident working cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail environment

If you think that you are an A player and a good fit for this role and wish to apply,

Next Steps

• You’ll first complete an online assessment (allow ~2 hours).
• Send your CV to [e-mail]

Link to register for Assessment: Please complete asap in one sitting without disruptions

https://app.lumenii/mobelli/buyer-mobelli-1-2026-01-09

Only after completing the assessment will we review your Assessment and relevant industry experience.

If your background fits you’ll be invited to a meet & greet online interview. Pass that, and you’ll move to an in-depth chronological interview.

At Mobelli, we’ll help you develop your potential. We won’t teach you how to do the job from scratch – we’re looking for experienced professionals ready to excel.