Fashion Accessories Buyer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion and lifestyle company is seeking an experienced Fashion Accessories Buyer to join their Sandton team. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in trend forecasting, supplier relationship management, and product development across fashion accessories. Responsibilities include identifying fashion trends, developing range plans, and managing supplier relationships to meet quality and cost targets. This full-time role offers a salary package ranging from R360,000 to R420,000 per annum, with immediate placement required.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in buying or product development within fashion accessories or kidswear.
• Strong trend forecasting and product development skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify upcoming fashion trends relevant to markets.
• Develop and maintain seasonal range plans with teams.
• Manage product development with international suppliers.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Negotiation skills

Numerical and analytical abilities

Product development

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management or Business

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

Job description

Description

A leading fashion and lifestyle company is looking for an experienced Fashion Accessories Buyer with strong experience in buying and product development across fashion accessories, beauty and kids categories to join their team in Sandton, GP. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for trends, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to manage supplier relationships while ensuring quality, cost and delivery targets are met. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to develop and deliver trend‑driven, commercially successful product ranges. Immediate placement required.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify upcoming fashion trends, colours, materials and motifs relevant to local and export markets.
• Develop and maintain seasonal range plans in collaboration with design, sales and planning teams.
• Brief and manage product development with international suppliers to ensure quality, on‑brand execution and price competitiveness.
• Conduct regular market and competitor analysis to maintain a leading market position.
• Source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Track order progress and collaborate with import and merchandising teams.
• Analyse sales and stock performance to identify opportunities and address under‑performing items.
• Partner with retail buyers and category managers to optimise assortments and drive sales.
• Align products with marketing and promotional strategies.
• Present product performance insights and future buying recommendations in sales meetings.
• Provide product knowledge support to internal teams and ensure consistent brand representation.
• Creative eye for design, colour and packaging.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management or Business.
• 35 years experience in buying or product development within fashion accessories or kidswear.
• Exposure to FMCG or mass retail environments beneficial.
• Experience working with international suppliers (China / Far East preferred).
• Strong trend forecasting and product development skills.
• Commercially astute with excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills (pivot tables, costing and sales tracking).
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Package & Remuneration

R360 000 - R420 000 per annum

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1