Assistant Buyer: Footwear

3 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Zando Full time

**Our Company**:
Zando was founded in 2012 and since then has grown exponentially to become South Africa’s biggest online fashion store. Zando forms part of the Jumia Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating sustainable impact in Africa and offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Purchasing Department in the capacity of Assistant Buyer for our Branded Footwear category. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about fashion and product to join the exciting world of eCommerce.
**Key Performance Areas**:

- Assist the Buyer in building product range.
- Assist in facilitating and conducting the pre-season order selection process.
- Ensuring orders are placed and effectively manage the purchase order process.
- Manage and implement replenishment orders
- Requests discount approvals, when required.
- Manage and monitor supplier deliveries
- Assist in selecting the correct suppliers for the appropriate product category and managing these supplier relations.
- Assist in ensuring the marketing process is driven by supplying the correct information and product for promotions.
**Education, skills, behaviour and knowledge required**:

- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate - high school qualification).
- Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in assisting a Buyer within a retail environment
- Branded footwear experience highly advantageous.
- Advanced level in MS Office package - with a specific focus on Excel and PowerPoint.
- A good understanding of the South African consumer market.
- A passion for fashion and creative ability for new innovations.
- Ability to assist in manage stockholding.
- Ability to work under tight time constraints.
- Ability to think strategically and commercially.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to live the Zando values:

- Delivers customer satisfaction;
- Leads completely;
- Embraces and drives change;
- Goes the extra mile;
- Is adventurous, open-minded and creative;
- Creates fun and a positive team spirit.
- Ability to live the Zando values:

- Delivers customer satisfaction;
- Leads Completely;
- Embraces and Drives Change;
- Goes the extra mile;
- Is adventurous, open-minded and creative;
- Creates fun and a positive team Spirit.
*
This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to people from Designated Groups and people with a disability, provided such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy.

  • Buyers Assistant

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Buyers Assistant within the Outdoor department for footwear. **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Sample room and sample management which includes - sample requests & follow up, - sample preparation for reviews; - sample handover to online photography & marketing;...

  • Footwear and Accessories Buyer

    2 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full time

    Are you passionate and already seasoned in buying footwear and accessories? Well, now is your time to apply. Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or manufacturing as a Footwear or Accessories Buyer. **Key...

  • Senior Footwear Buyer

    6 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full time

    Truworths is offering an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic senior shoe buyer to curate an exciting range of new product. If you are looking for your next challenge this role would provide opportunity to be innovative and expand the OFFICE Shoe range into the South African market. Your exceptional knowledge of trends and the retail market will...

  • Footwear and Accessories Buyer

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

    Hire Resolve's client, a leading retail company in Cape Town, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Footwear and Accessories Buyer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about fashion, trends, and delivering exceptional products to customers. Responsibilities: Develop and execute buying strategies...

  • Footwear and Accessories Buyer

    3 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Overview Hire Resolve’s client, a leading retail company in Cape Town, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Footwear and Accessories Buyer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about fashion, trends, and delivering exceptional products to customers. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute...

  • Retretail Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa PUMA Full time

    **YOUR TALENT**: - A degree/diploma in Retail Management/Fashion Buying or a related qualification. - At least three years’ experience as a Buyer within a retail clothing and/ or footwear environment - An eye for detail - Financial and Commercial mindset - MS Office Skills (advanced Excel) - The ability to work both independently and within a team -...

  • Buyer - Outdoor Footwear

    4 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available in our Cape Union Mart Outdoor footwear for a resilient, innovative and resourceful** Buyer **who can add value to our team through the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of merchandise for the private labels as well as branded footwear ranges within the Cape Union Mart chain. **Requirements**: **Duties and...

  • Senior Footwear Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

    **A creative role for a seasoned Footwear Buyer (could be Fashion/Sneaker/Formal Footwear) to curate an exciting range of new product. If you are looking for your next challenge, this role would require extensive knowledge of trends as well as footwear buying experience with the leading fashion retailers. You will be responsible for the development, range...

  • Senior Footwear Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa TFG Sports Division Full time

    Position Description:The opportunity:Totalsports is the largest Sporting Goods Retail brand in Southern Africa. We remain positioned as the premier omnichannel sporting goods destination offering both an in-store and online experience. Our purpose is to inspire and unlock potential, by making sport and fitness accessible to all.Our strategic partners include...

  • Footwear and Accessories Buyer

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full time

    Job title : Footwear and Accessories BuyerJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : December 06, 2024Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key Responsibilities     You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion...

  • Branded Footwear Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

    **An exciting opportunity has become available within the Merchandise Department of this Retailer for a Sports Branded Footwear Buyer. This is an ideal position for someone who is prepared to relocate, who is passionate about Branded Footwear in the Sports Arena. Must be proactive, assertive and a confident go-getter, who can assist the team in adding...

  • Senior Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Markham Full time

    Position Description:Our brand’s strong heritage in menswear means quality and fashion in everything we do – including our people! We are looking for a team member who is confident, current, connected and youthful…a person who loves people and fashion. If you believe in this too, then we have the perfect position for you.  An opportunity has become...

  • Buyers Assistant(Footwear)

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Footgear SA Full time

    Job title : Buyers Assistant(Footwear) - Cape TownJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : December 14, 2024Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Your key areas of responsibilities will include: Provide support to Exclusive Brand Team across all import brands Manage and update Imports tracker and share progress with the team...

  • Senior Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available in our Outdoor Footwear Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful** Senior Buyer - Outdoor Footwear** who can add value to our Outdoor Footwear team through the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of merchandise for the private labels as well as branded apparel ranges within the Cape Union Mart chain...

  • Buyers Assistant(Footwear)

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Footgear SA Full time

    Job title : Buyers Assistant(Footwear) - Cape Town Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 14, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Your key areas of responsibilities will include: Provide support to Exclusive Brand Team across all import brands Manage and update Imports tracker and share...

  • Admin Assistant

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available for an Admin Assistant within our Lifestyle **FOOTWEAR** Department. The key role of the **Admin assistant** is to assist Buyers and Planners with day to day product and planning administration. **Key Responsibilities include**: **Order Management**: - Loading and amending of orders - Sending orders to suppliers -...

  • Junior Retail Buyer

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time

    **An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Merchandise Department of a leading Retailer for a dynamic and junior to mid-level Retail Buyer specializing in Sports Branded Footwear. This role is perfect for a proactive, assertive, and confident individual wanting to bring strategic value to their brand. If you are in the Northern suburbs, love a dynamic,...

  • Buyer

    6 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full time

    Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear. **Key Responsibilities**: You will need to have exceptional technical...

  • Technical Footwear Procurement Specialist

    1 month ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa TFG Sports Division Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Footwear Buyer to join our Buying team at TFG Sports Division. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for procuring technical and lifestyle footwear from international brands, formulating strategies to maximize sales, and building strong relationships with key partners and...

  • Buyer - Ladies Leisure Footwear - Outdoor

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a **BUYER - LADIES LEISURE FOOTWEAR** within the **OUTDOOR** division for **_CAPE UNION MART._** **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Oversees the setup of tech packs once completed by various parties (Buyer, QC and Design) and ensure it is sent to supplier - Buyer...