Mid-career Ladieswear Buyer

3 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Kourie Recruitment cc Full time

Salary: R20,000 to R30,000 Cost to company per month (please note that salary is dependent on years of relevant experience, tertiary education, skills, relevant product knowledge, etc.)
- ESSENTIAL: Are you currently (or very recently) a Ladieswear Buyer within a Fashion Retail or Supplier company?
- ESSENTIAL: Do you have 3 to 5 YEARS (or more) experience as a Clothing Buyer?
- ESSENTIAL: Have you successfully completed a Fashion related Degree or Diploma?

Brief Job Duties Outline:

- Range Development and Product sourcing
- Finalise and approve buys for seasonal ranges
- Develop and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers/customers
- Determine and set budgets with Planners
- Regular communication with the Sales Department
- Trend Forecasting and Trend Analysis - local and overseas
- Understanding the future trends and interpret them into assortment plans
- To build and maintain personal relationships with key decision takers on highest possible levels and leverage own senior management higher up
- Administration
- Preparation for the post seasonal laydown
- Preparing briefs, specs and cads
- Negotiating the prices and fabrications with suppliers
- Budget management and OTB control
- Research about target market and competitiveness
- Track market conditions and price trends
- Management and organization of samples

Thank you,

Kourie Recruitment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R20,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month

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