Senior Outdoor Clothing Buyer: Global Sourcing Lead

Cape Union Mart Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for their Outdoor Clothing Department. This role involves managing supplier relationships, procuring product ranges, and overseeing merchandise buying operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of retail merchandise buying experience and be proficient in product development. Candidates with RMS and PLM experience will be given preference. Competitive package and contract employment offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path for internal reviews and milestones.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, prices, and deliveries.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Trend interpretation

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

RMS

PLM

Job description

A leading outdoor apparel company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for their Outdoor Clothing Department. This role involves managing supplier relationships, procuring product ranges, and overseeing merchandise buying operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of retail merchandise buying experience and be proficient in product development. Candidates with RMS and PLM experience will be given preference. Competitive package and contract employment offered.