Senior Buyer - Rare Earth

Bizcommunity; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Leisure Clothing Department. The successful candidate will manage the buying process, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure product quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years of retail merchandise buying experience and a relevant tertiary qualification. Strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills are essential for this role. The company promotes diversity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years retail merchandise buying experience.
• 2 years buying experience in product development.
• In-depth knowledge of the retail product life cycle and merchandise buying principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path for internal review and manufacturing.
• Oversee the product quality, fit and seal process.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and prices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

RMS

PLM

Job description

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since

• , and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store.

An opportunity has become available in our Leisure Clothing Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Senior Buyer.

The role requires someone who is able to travel and work with our local and international factories to build and procure ranges for the Women's Leisure Rare Earth and ladies leisure brands apparel and accessories department.

Senior Buyer - Rare Earth Location : Cape Town
Job level : Mid
Reference : #
Company : Cape Union Mart

Responsibilities

• Managing critical path for internal review and milestones as well as for manufacturing (local and international).
• Managing OTB by constantly trading successful styles, turning off and negotiating non-performing styles.
• Range execution in alignment with strategy and range science.
• Proficient in value engineering across categories.
• Comfortable with presenting to peers and leaders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, prices, deliveries.
• Effectively collaborate with relevant stakeholders and departments, driving cross-silo collaboration.
• Oversee the product quality, fit and seal process.
• Effectively manage a buyers assistant.
• Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry trends.
• General buying administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Driver's licence.
• A minimum of 5 years retail merchandise buying experience.
• 2 years buying experience in product development.
• In-depth knowledge of the retail product life cycle, merchandise buying principles and critical path.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• RMS and PLM experience is a plus.

Competencies

• Passion for technical product and the outdoor lifestyle.
• Ability to adapt trends to different target markets.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems.
• Strong trader mentality.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Solid organization, planning, and time-management skills.
• Resilience and initiative under pressure.
• Ability to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions.

Please note : The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.

Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position.

Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

Posted on 17 Jan 15 : 33, Closing date 20 Jan #J-