Key Responsibilities :
- Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
- Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
- Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.
- Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
- Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
- Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI ’ S
- Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.
- Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas
- Availability to go on buying trips (local and international)
- Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy
- Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
- Drive product efficiencies and key measures
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
- Communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.
Manage Run a team cell to meet all KPI’s affectively
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Qualifications and Experience :
- Have experience as a Buyer (6+ years essential)
- Integral understanding of the retail Buying Process
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
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Skills:
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent Time management skills
- Good communication skills
Good judgement and problem-solving skills
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Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto)
