Footwear Buyer Negotiable

RM Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the fashion industry is seeking an experienced footwear, handbag and accessories buyer with 5–10 years of hands-on buying experience. The role requires design and sourcing background, range building expertise and a sharp merchant mindset. Retail experience and dealings with China are advantageous.

You will drive product selection, supplier negotiations and trend-driven merchandising to build compelling assortments that align with brand strategy and consumer demand.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years footwear/handbag buying experience
• Design and sourcing background with range building and branding understanding
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organizing and interpersonal skills
• Decision-making ability with service orientation
• Assertive communication at all levels and team player mindset
• Proven track record in buying
• Interest in trends and new products

Responsibilities

• Source and product select across footwear, handbags and accessories
• Design and source collections; manage branding and range building
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiations
• Provide market insights and trend analysis for merchandising
• Collaborate with retail teams to ensure profitability and assortment uptake

Skills

Footwear buying

Design & sourcing

Business acumen

Planning & organizing

Decision making

Communication

Team player

Trend knowledge

Entrepreneurial spirit

Numerical understanding

Job description

Our client in the Fashion Industry is looking for an experienced footwear, handbag and accessories buyer.

Must have retail experience and had dealings with China.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 5 – 10 years footwear/handbag buying experience
• Design and sourcing background, understands range building and especially branding
• Have a strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
• Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated
• Be assertive and communicate at all levels
• Be a team player
• A proven solid track record in buying
• An interest in and knowledge of trends
• Entrepreneurial spirit, someone that is always searching for new products.
• Numerical understanding and ability.

Desired Experience & Qualification

5 – 10 years footwear/handbag buying experience

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable