Senior Retail Buyer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Collaborative environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Buyer to shape the product assortment strategy for Randburg operations. You will identify trends, source new products, negotiate with suppliers, and drive the buying cycle to maximise profitability and customer appeal.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, market insight, and strategic supplier relationships, with a hybrid working model enabling both in-office collaboration and remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Retail Buyer or in a senior buying role.
• Proven track record in product sourcing, negotiation, and assortment planning.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in budget management.
• In-depth knowledge of the retail industry and Randburg market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based and remote responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Identify emerging retail trends and opportunities to inform product sourcing and assortment planning.
• Source new suppliers and products, negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and manage product assortments that align with brand strategy and customer demographics.
• Analyze sales data, market research, and competitor activity to optimize buying decisions.
• Manage inventory levels and work with supply chain teams to ensure efficient product flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Connaissances

Retail buying

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Budget management

Supplier relationships

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Retail Buyer to join their team, contributing to the product assortment strategy for their operations in Randburg . You will be responsible for identifying market trends, sourcing new products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing the buying cycle to maximize profitability and customer appeal. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the retail market, and excellent negotiation abilities. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the product offerings that define the brand and meet the demands of the Randburg customer base, with a hybrid working model allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify emerging retail trends and opportunities to inform product sourcing and assortment planning.
• Source new suppliers and products, negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and manage product assortments that align with brand strategy and customer demographics.
• Analyze sales data, market research, and competitor activity to optimize buying decisions.
• Manage inventory levels and work with supply chain teams to ensure efficient product flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Retail Buyer or in a senior buying role.
• Proven track record in product sourcing, negotiation, and assortment planning.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in budget management.
• In-depth knowledge of the retail industry and consumer markets relevant to Randburg .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based and remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to influence brand strategy and product direction.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A stimulating and collaborative professional environment.