Retail Buyer

Toys R Us And Babies R Us South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an experienced Retail Buyer to join their dynamic team in Durban. The role involves selecting product ranges, managing suppliers, and ensuring profitability through excellent negotiation and stakeholder management. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in retail buying, preferably in the gaming or electronics sector.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Retail Buying, preferably in gaming or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategies for product ranges.
• Analyzing competition and market trends.
• Conducting financial analysis and pricing planning.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiations.

Skills

Product Development

Negotiating

Analysing sales data

Detail-oriented and a creative problem solver

Critical and analytical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to persuade others

Inventory management

Sales planning

Forecasting

Expertise in retail merchandising tools and Microsoft applications

Excellent organizational skills

Education

National Diploma or Degree in a business-related field with Retail Buying as a subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Retail Buyer

Introduction: Are you ready to be part of a fun and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Buyer (Category Manager) to support our high-performing team in driving the continued profitability of our stores.

What are we looking for? A positive attitude, drive, passion, and strong retail buying experience. You will be required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders from both within the business and with our supply base, and must therefore possess excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

You will need to develop an in-depth knowledge of our products and customers, as well as the ability to stay on top of category trends, technologies, innovation, competition, and supplier capability.

Job purpose: To meet sales and margins budgets through selecting appropriate product ranges to provide our shoppers with the widest breadth of products at the best possible value. Responsible for evaluation, forecasting, selection, and procurement of all merchandise.

The Buyer is accountable for range management, department strategies, sales, profits, margins, stock turn, and product quality control.

Key Skills needed:

• Product Development
• Negotiating
• Analysing sales data
• Detail-oriented and a creative problem solver
• Critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to persuade others
• Inventory management
• Sales planning
• Forecasting
• Expertise in retail merchandising tools and Microsoft applications such as Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development
• Analyzing Competition
• Financial Analysis, Pricing / OTB Planning
• Building Assortment and Range Plans
• SKU / Product / System Management
• Marketing / Advertising & Promotions
• Supplier Management / Negotiation
• Leadership / Talent Development & Training
• Cross-Functional Partnership

Desired Qualification and Experience:

• National Diploma or Degree in a business-related field with Retail Buying as a subject
• At least 5 years of experience in Retail Buying, preferably in gaming or electronics

Note: This job posting is active and open for applications.