Buyer - Poetry Homeware

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Union Mart Full time

An opportunity has become available in our Leisurewear Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Buyer who can add value to our Poetry Team through the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of Homeware merchandise for our Poetry brand.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Critical Path, order management and range execution in alignment with the business objectives
  • Creative product development of fashionable, yet commercial product ranges and appropriate route to market strategies
  • Range preparation, coordination and presentation
  • Presenting range reviews, post seasonals and marketing briefs
  • Drive continuous progression of sourcing new suppliers and new products with both a local and international mindset
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and the successful onboarding of new suppliers
  • Building and maintaining persuasive and impactful relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments to support your categories to optimal performance.
  • Overseeing the Product Quality and Suitability
  • Controlling sample stock through effective OTB management and active trading, linked to product performance
  • General buying administrative functions
  • Project manage across ecommerce, marketing, store communication and merchandise to ensure timely exposure of appropriate products

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is required
  • 35 years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential
  • Experience working in a homeware or clothing retail environment is advantageous
  • Nice to have experience in any of these categories: Bath & Body (wellness), Furniture, Gifting, Decor
  • Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes
  • A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required.

Job Related Behavioural Competencies:

  • A positive yet objective disposition
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Drive to ensure continuous progress.
  • Is able to prioritise, communicate where necessary and follow through
  • Eagerness to learn.
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves, jump in and do what it takes across all levels of the business
  • Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and offer solutions on how to solve them.
  • Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
  • Team player
  • Ability to build strong relationships and have influence
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Has the ability to understand the bigger picture and impact of decisions/actions
  • Prioritises workload and communicates openly and effectively with team and leader

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