Buyer/purchaser
2 weeks ago
Landsdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape - Retail**
Buyer/Purchaser (JB1546)**
**Landsdowne - Cape Town**
**R25 000 - R35 000 per month**
One of our large Fashion/Retail clients is expanding and is looking for an energetic Buyer, to start at their Head Office in Cape Town.
**Purpose of position**
To build and source a balanced assortment of merchandise ensuring department sales targets, gross profit, pricing and overall product objectives are met and in line with the approved company strategy.
**Requirements**:
Grade 12
Relevant qualification is advantageous
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Own transport essential with valid driver’s licence
**Duties include, but are not limited to**:
PRODUCT:
Accountable to successfully source stock and build ranges congruent with customer profile
Build balanced assortments in accordance to planned unit requirements (includes stock and made to order product)
Ensure GP is achieved through mutually beneficial price negotiations
Build pricing architecture together with Planner to ensure all items are value for money and well-priced in the market
Develop well thought out test strategy to ensure newness is applied on a continuous basis to seek new opportunities (fabric, silhouette, fit, price) key suppliers
Ensure all approvals are actioned within 24 48 hours (lab dips, strike offs, CADs, fits)
Present product in all reviews: Range Review, put into stock, Trade Meetings, Post Seasonal,
Marketing and Strategy
ADMIN:
Accurately complete brief sheets and issue to BA as soon as possible
Ensure all PO information is accurate prior to sign off
Drive effective communication within the team (Planner, BA, and AA) to ensure all administrative functions are being met
Attend to all internal and supplier queries timeously
Ensure all Post Seasonal / SWOT docs are completely correctly, and product trends are clearly communicated by Buyer to Planner and implemented forward Strategy
TRADE:
Sit with Planner weekly to review (OTB, Weekly trade, Markdowns) and formulate solutions
React to best sellers timeously to ensure repeat or generic thereof is actioned
Maintain constant awareness of competitor product, price and opportunities through regular store visits (physical and online)
Ensure stock offers are timeously advised upon to ensure “deals” are not lost
Work with planner to agree to penalties / discounts due to non-compliance / late delivery
Stay informed of any delivery issues raised by team (BA, AA)
SUPPLIERS:
Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers that are in alignment with company best interest
Manage poor performance and risk with suppliers that are problematic (discounts, reduction of units)
Ensure weekly / every second week visit to Stride for stock opportunities
QUALITY CONTROL:
Ensure all products (stock and made-to-order) are fitted and in congruence with commercial spec
Make commercial decision together with Garment Technologist for any fit / sizing revisions
Advise management of any fit concerns
MARKETING:
Actively participate in ensuring Marketing product is prioritized within range assortments
Drive team to ensure Marketing deadlines are met (BA, AA, and Suppliers)
Ensure all information on marketing sheet is correctly populated by BA prior to Management receiving
DISTRIBUTION CENTRE:
Approve bulk garments received from team as priority
OPERATIONS:
Attend to store feedback / concerns and include necessary team members (Planner, Allocator, Manager, BA, and AA) to resolve
Ensure New Store Openings are adequately assorted with “deals” in place according to deadline
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