Buyer - Shoe Wear

Jam Clothing Sa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Shoe Wear Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role demands a creative thinker who can formulate strategies for upcoming seasons while ensuring a balanced assortment that meets market demands. The ideal candidate will have extensive buying experience in retail and a keen eye for trends, enabling them to negotiate effectively with suppliers and present compelling assortments to executives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5-6 years buying experience in a retail environment.
• Good understanding of retail and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Formulating strategy for forthcoming seasons and designing assortments.
• Negotiating with suppliers and monitoring competitor price points.
• Analyzing past seasons and strategizing for future buys.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Quality orientation

Time management skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Relevant qualification in Buying

Job description

About The Job Buyer - Shoe Wear

Pump up the JAM, Pump up your CAREER

JAM is no ordinary Company. The words, conventional and average are not part of our vocabulary.

It takes a front footed, passionate person to exceed in JAM. We love people that think out the box & who are able to bring the best out of other people whilst maintaining world class standards.

So if you want to work hard and make your life count then JAM is the place to be.

If the above sounds like YOU and you meet the minimum requirements below then why not apply for a Shoe wear Buyer.

Minimum Requirements

1. Matric/Grade 12
2. Relevant qualification in Buying would be advantageous.
3. 5-6 years Buying experience in a retail environment.
4. Good understanding of Retail.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Characteristics

1. Excellent attention to detail
2. Good communication skills
3. Numeracy and accuracy skills
4. Quality orientation
5. Time management skills
6. Negotiating skills

Responsibilities

1. Formulating a strategy for forthcoming season.
2. Designing and building a balanced assortment and presenting to Executives and Directors.
3. Brief suppliers and negotiate programs and fashion drops.
4. Buy a balanced assortment according to the assortment sales plan.
5. Constantly monitoring current trend to react to trade, then actioning the effects of both current and forthcoming buys.
6. Analysing past seasons, strategizing for forthcoming seasons based off trend and sales and then presenting to managers.
7. Consistent monitoring of competitor price points.
8. Product sourcing and supplier sourcing.
9. Store visits.
10. Signing off of approvals/fits.