Luxury Retail Buyer

Recruitmymom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid (Discovery)

Medical Insurance (Stratum)

Job summary

RecruitMyMom in Cape Town seeks a Luxury Retail Buyer to drive commercial growth through strategic procurement and supplier management.

You will own sourcing for homeware, lifestyle, and gifting, collaborating with design, merchandising, and product development to ensure on-trend, on-brand assortments. Strong negotiation and analytical thinking are essential to meet inventory targets and SLA commitments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Buying, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in buying or procurement in retail/design/consumer goods.
• Proven negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
• Strong analytical thinking with a commercial eye for design and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across product categories (homeware, lifestyle, gifting).
• Source and negotiate terms with local and international suppliers to secure quality and competitive prices.
• Collaborate with product development, design, and merchandising teams to align purchasing with design briefs and trends.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability per demand planning metrics.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Assess samples for cost-effectiveness, quality, and brand alignment.
• Manage end-to-end supplier performance and adherence to lead times and SLAs.
• Maintain purchase orders, pricing files, and supplier contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Commercial design eye

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or Fashion Merchandising

Job description

Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 07/09/2026

Contributing to the operational success of an established, design-led retail brand, the Luxury Retail Buyer will drive commercial growth through strategic procurement and effective supplier relationship management. Operating within a highly collaborative and professional consumer goods environment, the role balances creative product alignment with strict financial and inventory targets.

The successful candidate will take ownership of sourcing materials and finished goods, guiding product portfolios from concept to delivery. By maintaining deep integration with cross-functional teams, this position ensures that all product ranges achieve maximum market impact and comply with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across various product categories, including homeware, lifestyle, and gifting, to meet commercial targets.

Source and negotiate terms with both local and international suppliers to secure high-quality materials and finished goods at competitive prices.

Collaborate closely with product development, design, and merchandising teams to align purchasing plans directly with design briefs and emerging market trends.

Monitor inventory levels systematically to ensure consistent product availability in accordance with demand planning metrics.

Conduct continuous market research and competitor analysis to identify product gaps and new commercial opportunities.

Assess product samples rigorously for cost-effectiveness, quality compliance, and brand alignment.

Manage end-to-end supplier performance, proactively resolving delivery or quality variances while ensuring strict adherence to lead times and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase orders, records, pricing files, and supplier contracts.

Requirements

A formal Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Buying, Fashion Merchandising, or a strictly related field.

5+ years of professional experience in a buying or procurement role, specifically within a retail, design, or consumer goods environment.

Proven negotiation and relationship management capabilities.

Strong analytical thinking combined with a commercial eye for design, product trends, and quality assurance.

• Medical Aid (Discovery) or Medical Insurance (Stratum)