Senior Retail Buyer: Trend-Driven Sourcing & Merchandising

Mr Price Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Retail Buyer to focus on building customer-focused product assortments. The ideal candidate will leverage market trends and data analysis to maximize sales and identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include effective communication with Buyers assistants, developing seasonal strategies, and maintaining high-quality supplier relationships. A Degree or NQF Level 6/Diploma and 3 years of retail buying experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 Years Retail Buying experience.

Responsibilities

• Build customer focused product assortments to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Communicate expectations to Buyers assistants and ensure timely orders.
• Identify category growth opportunities through market analysis and trends.
• Develop a seasonal product strategy in line with company strategy.
• Maintain supplier relationships ensuring quality and delivery.
• Analyze current trade and make decisions to optimize sales.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Basic economic understanding of supply & demand

Technical product knowledge

Retail market & industry knowledge

Knowledge of current trends

Numerical skills

Communication skills (verbal & written)

Negotiation skills

Computer literacy

Conflict management

Business understanding of YCs business processes, MRPG Systems & Yuppiechefs's customer

Education

Degree or NQF Level 6 / Diploma

Job description

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Retail Buyer to focus on building customer-focused product assortments. The ideal candidate will leverage market trends and data analysis to maximize sales and identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include effective communication with Buyers assistants, developing seasonal strategies, and maintaining high-quality supplier relationships. A Degree or NQF Level 6/Diploma and 3 years of retail buying experience are essential for this role.