Buyer (Footwear)

6 days ago

East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Main Purpose

Seeking a seasoned Buyer to independently manage and grow the Footwear Department of this established national retailer. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse sales trends / history and formulate strategy, as well as provide input into Group strategy
  • Research local and international markets and interpret trends 
  • Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental co-ordination
  • Negotiating of cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points and primary margins being achieved
  • Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise
  • Adherence to critical path
  • Growth and development of business
  • Product development
  • Range construction
  • Assists with developing and coaching buyers’ assistants, trainees and assistant buyers

Key Competencies

  • Relevant retail/ business qualifications (preferred)
  • 5-8 years buying experience is essential
  • Creativity, taste and flair: ensure that ranges are balanced and offer real choice 
  • Passion for Product / Merchandise
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs
  • Business acumen
  • Team Player: ability and will to work co-operatively with others within a team and across departments towards a common objective
  • Results driven and proactive
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to present a well-balanced range
  • Tolerance to change / ability to work under pressure
  • Computer literate: ability to operate in a Windows-based environment

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