Accessories Buyer: Markham

3 months ago


Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- 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 (4+ 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).
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Product development.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model.

**Skills**:

- Planning & Organising.
- Policy & Procedures.
- Market Research and Analysis.
- Supplier Management.
- Requirements Analysis.
- Global Sourcing.

**Behaviours**:

- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
- Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers.
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
- Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives.
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.

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