Retail Buyer

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

**A great opportunity for a talented Sports/Performance Footwear Buyer, who will procure product from Global Brands, while also selecting and developing Private Label Sports Footwear. A passion for Brands, you will play a key role in working to deliver innovative and commercial product ranges across Footwear and Accessories.**
- **Job Description**_
- Plan and agree the OTB budgets, margin requirements and product mix with the Merchandise Executive.
- Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices, and favourable terms.
- Undertake selection of all new products and be intricately involved in the development and sourcing of private label product.
- Demonstrate building productive relationships with suppliers.
- Consider best sellers, price structure and missed opportunities in conjunction with new trend and product direction.
- **Key Requirements**_
- Relevant Degree/Diploma.
- 5 years+ experience in retail buying or sourcing of Footwear.
- A passion for footwear.
- Strong numerical skills used for negotiation and trading.
- An understanding of current economic and the impacts of customers as well as the competitive landscape in South Africa.
- A solid understanding of customer profiles, store grading, product segmentation.
- Proactive and dynamic personality with high energy levels and a desire to achieve.
- Experience in managing high volume and variety of work - be a great multitasker and finisher.
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.

Position located in Cape Town. Call Gabi Traut on 083 274 5193.


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