Senior Ladieswear Buyer | Trend-Driven Sourcing & Range

Sandi Crowther Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandi Crowther Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Buyer in Durban to lead product development and range building for seasonal fashion lines. You will analyse performance, negotiate costs, and coordinate across Planning, QA, Marketing and other teams to drive successful launches.

The role requires strong commercial and analytical skills, plus 5+ years in fashion retail buying; advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency are essential. Experience mentoring teammates will be valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Buyer in a fashion retail environment.
• Proven product development and range-building experience.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing sales, margins and stock performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Qualification in Fashion, Retail Buying, Merchandising or similar advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build commercially successful seasonal product ranges.
• Research local and international fashion trends and competitor activity.
• Source and develop innovative products aligned with customer needs.
• Analyse sales, margins, stock performance and retail KPIs to maximise profitability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve target costs, quality and delivery.
• Manage the product development process from concept to delivery.
• Work closely with Planning, QA, Marketing and other departments to ensure successful product launches.
• Conduct market research and translate customer insights into winning product ranges.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Product development

Range building

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Sales management

Stock management

Leadership

Education

Fashion/Retail Buying/Merchandising qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sandi Crowther Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Buyer in Durban to lead product development and range building for seasonal fashion lines. You will analyse performance, negotiate costs, and coordinate across Planning, QA, Marketing and other teams to drive successful launches.

The role requires strong commercial and analytical skills, plus 5+ years in fashion retail buying; advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency are essential. Experience mentoring teammates will be valued.