Job title : Senior Buyer: Markham
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : November 16, 2024
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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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree.
- Have experience as a Buyer in fashion apparel (5+ years essential).
- Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
Skills:
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model.
- Excellent Time management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills.
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