Head Of Buying

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hr Genie Full time

HEAD OF BUYING (Sports Apparel) Western Cape, SA
Highly Competitive Package on Offer

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for clothing retail and/or sports? Do you have an eye for spotting trends and a knack for driving profitability through smart buying decisions? If so, then this role is for you

Our Client, a highly reputable Global Retailer, is in search of an experienced, seasoned, and dynamic Head of Buying to join their forward-thinking and innovative buying team As Head of Buying, you will lead the buying function across multiple product categories and develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the company's vision and goals.

You will also work closely with the merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure our product range is competitive, on-trend, and delivers maximum profit.

Key Requirements:
  1. Leadership & Team Management: Proven experience in leading and managing a large, high-performing team, including Senior Buying Managers. Strong ability to drive performance, develop talent, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
  2. Portfolio & Business Management: Must have experience managing a significant retail portfolio.
  3. Product & Brand Expertise: Extensive experience gained in Own Brands would be advantageous. Strong understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with Own Brands, including product development, supply chain management, and competitive positioning. Branded experience is advantageous.
  4. Industry & Market Knowledge: A deep understanding of consumer trends, competitive landscape, and retail dynamics within the African market.
  5. Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record in supplier negotiations, relationship management, and procurement strategy. Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
  6. Qualifications and Experience: Post Graduate Degree with 10+ years of relevant clothing or sports apparel retail experience. Minimum 3 years working experience on a large-sized portfolio as a Head of Buying, including the direct leading of senior managers and indirectly their teams. Minimum 10-15 years relevant buying/merchandise experience is essential.
  7. Exceptional and proven leadership skills including the ability to attract, hire, retain, and motivate assigned team members and talent pool.
  8. Proven track record in building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.
  9. Proven track record and ability to drive a merchandise strategy by demonstrating innovative and creative thinking.
  10. Demonstrate experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies.
  11. Ability to drive change, persuade, and influence both internal and external stakeholders (often without direct authority).
  12. Demonstrate a high level of maturity, emotional intelligence, and insight into diverse teams and individuals.
  13. Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to aggressive deadlines, including problem solving.
  14. Exceptional analytical ability to effectively evaluate and drive functional KPIs, including sales growth, PIS, CSOH, input- and maintained margins, stock turn, clearance.
  15. Must be willing to travel extensively, including internationally.

Please Note: This position is in line with the company's employment equity plan; this role is an employment equity position and open to such applications.

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