Senior Buyer: Menswear & Casuals – Global Sourcing

TFG Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer for casual bottoms and jackets at Markham in the Western Cape. This on-site role requires 4+ years of buying experience, strong planning, market analysis, and global sourcing skills.

The candidate will manage merchandising strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and travel locally and internationally as needed. The role focuses on delivering a clear product strategy aligned with store branding, maximizing sales, and building cross-functional partnerships with

Qualifications

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree.
• Have experience as a Buyer (4+ years essential).
• Experience with menswear is advantageous
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model.

Responsibilities

• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
• Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI'S.
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas.
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international).
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy.
• Think in terms of the "big picture"as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures.
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.

Skills

Planning & Organising

Market Research

Global Sourcing

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma

Post Graduate Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

TFG Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer for casual bottoms and jackets at Markham in the Western Cape. This on-site role requires 4+ years of buying experience, strong planning, market analysis, and global sourcing skills.

The candidate will manage merchandising strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and travel locally and internationally as needed. The role focuses on delivering a clear product strategy aligned with store branding, maximizing sales, and building cross-functional partnerships with