Merchandise Manager Yuppiechef

Mr Price Group; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail group in South Africa is seeking an experienced Merchandise Manager to lead a dynamic buying team. In this full-time role, you will drive category growth, manage supplier relationships, and enhance buying processes. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years in buying or supplier management, and a relevant degree or diploma. The company offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical Aid contributions

Quarterly bonuses

17 days annual leave, increasing to 20

Half-day Fridays once a month

Staff discount on products

Flexible work policy

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in buying or supplier management.
• 3-5 years management experience within a fast paced environment.
• Proven track record in leading multifaceted teams.
• Supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the experienced buying team and drive category growth.
• Manage and improve key supplier relationships.
• Implement sourcing strategies for maximum margin gains.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Research and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tertiary qualification in Retail Business Management, Consumer Science, or Fashion Design

Job description

We’re looking for a full-time Merchandise Manager

(Kitchenware) to head up a total omnichannel business. If you’re looking for a fast paced dynamic role where you’ll have the opportunity to roll out new processes and increase efficiencies then this may be the role for you.

What your role looks like

Reporting in to the Head of Buying you will be looking after an experienced buying team and be directly responsible for the processes and targets of a fast paced expanding business.

You will have the opportunity to ‘lead the team’ and impart your experience to enhance our buying processes and drive strong category growths. Physical store expansion will be a key process where important range decisions will need to be made to support the business strategy.

The management and improvement of key supplier relationships and overall business conformance will be key in making sure we can get the best out of the sourcing opportunities and maximise margin gains.

Our merchandise department is made up of 2 departments including Sourcing & Buying. You will interact across all 3 with direct focus and management of the buying team responsible for our Kitchenware categories.

Who you are

You are an experienced Merchandising Manager with a proven track record in delivering strong sales results. You are dynamic and open to working in a fast paced un-structured environment. You have a love for product, trends and fashion while innovation drives you!

What experience and skills you need for the role

Experience:

• You have 7-10 years experience in buying or supplier management
• 3-5 years management experience within a fast paced environment
• Proven track record in leading multifaceted teams
• Supplier management experience
• Advantageous: Experience in implementing sourcing strategies, including supplier performance and relationship management and total cost management and execution

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• Advantageous: If you happen to have a tertiary qualification in Retail Business Management, Consumer Science or Fashion -, Textile -, or Interior Design

Skills:

• Technical skills:
• Excellent organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

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 21 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 terms and conditions.

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