Senior Retail Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Influence on product strategy

Collaborative environment

Retirement savings plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a strategic Senior Retail Buyer to drive product selection, sourcing, and supplier negotiations. You will develop and execute a comprehensive buying strategy aligned with the brand and commercial goals.

The successful candidate will analyse market trends, manage assortments, optimize inventory, and build strong vendor relationships to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction.

Formación

• Extensive experience in retail buying or merchandising and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for interpreting data.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiations and supply chain management.
• Solid understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior in retail.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement effective product sourcing and buying strategies.
• Analyze market trends, sales data, and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers for cost efficiencies.
• Manage product assortments and inventory to meet forecasts and minimize markdowns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Conocimientos

Retail buying

Negotiation

Data analysis

Vendor management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a strategic Senior Retail Buyer to drive product selection, sourcing, and supplier negotiations. You will develop and execute a comprehensive buying strategy aligned with the brand and commercial goals.

The successful candidate will analyse market trends, manage assortments, optimize inventory, and build strong vendor relationships to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction.