Retail Buyer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led retail brand in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their merchandising team. The role involves sourcing unique products, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with various teams to bring innovative ranges to market. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail buying, particularly in design-led environments, and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Creative and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' proven retail buying experience in design-led or e-commerce.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of category management.
• Valid RSA driver's license and passport, ready to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic buying plans aligned with product launches.
• Sourcing and negotiating with local and international suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure product quality and timely deliveries.

Skills

merchandising

Retail Buying

trend forecasting

Buying

Merchandise Planning

Education

Diploma or Degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (Sage, SAP)

Job description

Join a Leading Design-Led Retail Brand!
Location: Cape Town (Head Office - Paarden Eiland)

Are you a commercially savvy Buyer with a passion for product development and sourcing within a creative, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on discovering unique products, negotiating great deals, and partnering with dynamic teams to bring stunning ranges to market? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for an experienced Buyer to join our vibrant merchandising team. You will play a pivotal role in driving the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes that support our design-led product development strategy. Your ability to combine commercial insight with a keen eye for quality and trends will directly impact our exciting product range across homeware, lifestyle, gifting, and appliances.

Job details:

• Developing and executing strategic buying plans aligned with seasonal product launches.
• Sourcing and negotiating with local and international suppliers, including direct factory sourcing from China.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure product quality, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.
• Collaborating closely with product development, design, marketing, and sales teams to align buying with creative vision and market trends.
• Conducting regular market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and stay ahead of trends.
• Overseeing sampling, approval processes, and quality assessments to maintain brand standards.
• Monitoring inventory and managing purchase orders, invoices, and payments with precision.
• Supporting project planning and end-to-end product development cycles.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years' proven retail buying experience, ideally within design-led, retail, or e-commerce environments.
• Solid experience in sourcing from China and managing international suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of category management, assortment planning, and the retail buying cycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and ERP systems such as Sage or SAP.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Diploma or Degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (degree advantageous).
• Passionate, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, creative setting.
• Valid RSA driver's license and passport, with readiness to travel internationally when required.

Ready to Take Your Buying Career to the Next Level?
If you're ready to bring your commercial flair, product passion, and negotiation skills to a thriving retail brand, we want to hear from you!

Desired Skills:

• merchandising
• Retail Buying
• trend forecasting
• Buying
• Merchandise Planning

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Retail
• 5 to 10 years Purchasing & Procurement

About The Employer:

Why Join Us?


- Be part of a passionate, creative team where your buying expertise drives product innovation.
- Work in a vibrant, design-led environment that values collaboration and fresh ideas.
- Opportunity to manage exciting products across multiple lifestyle categories with strong market presence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package with room for growth and professional development.