Buyer

Mr Price; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail group in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Buyer with a strong track record in product curation and negotiation skills. The role involves developing product strategies to maximize profitability and collaborating with multiple departments. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of buying experience, a relevant degree, and a strong understanding of the FMCG sector. The company offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses and employee discounts.

Benefits

Total Cost to Company package

Medical Aid contributions

Quarterly bonuses

17 days annual leave

Half-day Fridays

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of buying experience necessary.
• Proven experience or exposure to FMCG, Food, Drinks or pantry items.
• Intermediate to advanced database & system usage proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies for maximum profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, requirements, and delivery dates.
• Collaborate with Planning, Web, Marketing, Resourcing, and Visual Merchandising.

Skills

Experience in product curation

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Creative inclination

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in Fashion, Retail, or related fields

Tools

Merchandise systems/applications

Job description

Who you are:

You have a genuine passion for product, emerging trends, homewares, and gifting. This role calls for someone who can curate compelling assortments while skillfully balancing retail expertise with strong risk management. You bring with you a well-established supplier network and are connected to the right people to source the very best products. Experience in personalization would be a valuable added benefit

You are currently a Buyer with a proven track record in delivering strong sales results. You are dynamic and open to working in a fast paced un-structured and collaborative environment. Product development and innovation drives and you have a strong understanding of delivering commercial results!

What your role looks like:

Reporting into the Merchandising Manager for Homeware & Gifting, this high paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure your company gains maximum profitability. Determine the product strategy for your department for the season. You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, listing requirements, seasonal paid marketing initiatives, fabrication, and delivery dates. You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as Planning, Web team, Marketing, Resourcing and Visual Merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectives.

What experience and skills you need for the role:

• Relevant degree or diploma advantageous (Fashion, Retail, Buying, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)
• 3-5 years buying experience
• Knowledge of merchandise systems/ applications
• Proven experience or exposure to FMCG, Food, Drinks or pantry items
• Strong verbal and written communication including negotiation skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in database & system usage and management
• Creative inclination
• Able to work well under pressure
• Sourcing experience in Homeware & Gifting
• Understanding of promotional activities around food brands

Who are we?

We’re Yuppiechef, and see ourselves as helping people find moments of joy at home. We’re here to offer outstanding and memorable service, while selling things that our customers love using. We’re foodies and home lovers, aesthetes and early adopters, and we’re passionate learners more than we’re experts. We have a loved online store and 23 beautiful physical stores across SA, and we’re a proud member of the dynamic Mr Price Group.

Our head office in Westlake, Cape Town, has a view of the mountains, a beautiful Rancilio coffee machine, and plenty of books to borrow. It’s filled with people who value excellence, and who like spending time with one another over coffee and lunches. We’re always looking for new people to teach us new ways of doing things and help us make big things happen. We’d love to know if you might be one of them.

What’s the pay and benefits?

• A collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Total Cost to Company (CTC) package, including: Medical Aid contributions with Discovery, Life, Death & Disability cover, Retirement Annuity, Employee Assistance programme
• Quarterly bonuses based on the company's performance
• 17 days annual leave, increasing to 20 days with length of service
• Half-day Fridays once a month
• Hybrid work policy at our Cape Town-based office in Westlake
• Staff discount on all products from Yuppiechef and MRPG Retailers

Yuppiechef is a member of Mr Price Group Limited, an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to Employment Equity. By applying for this role, you agree with our .

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.