Buyer
3 hours ago
1. Job Purpose
The purpose of the buyer is to be responsible for the sourcing, development and implementation of a product range as per the requirements of the product forecast in order to ensure profitability and fulfill customer demand.
2. Job Objectives and Functions
Product development
- Responsible for developing a proposal in terms of products that need to be introduced to the product line within a specific category based on product forecast, product research, competitor analysis and visiting different product exhibits
- Responsible for identifying and liaising with potential suppliers and establishing whether they are able to meet our product demand and quality requirements
- Develop product policy and verify samples and pre-production samples according to requirements
- Responsible for liaising with suppliers around developing products according to tech packs
- Present proposed product range to Senior Buyer for approval and communicate outcome to relevant suppliers.
- Work with Senior Graphic designer around the look and feel of the creative brief for the products and work with the Technical trainer to develop training content on all new products
Tactical sourcing
- Responsible for developing and analysing the company’s spend cube in terms of product range and make recommendations in terms sourcing opportunities
- Responsible for identifying new suppliers, negotiating terms including negotiating price(s), costing, lead times and MOQ’s.
- Responsible for placing indent orders after verifying the viability of the order through conducting pre-screening
Supplier Management and development
- Responsible for the reliable (timely and quality) supply of products by managing suppliers according to the service level agreement (SLA)
- Escalate non-compliance issues to Senior Buyer to resolve
Process Improvement and Efficiency
- Follow the procurement process which clearly defines the interdependencies between the buyer and planner which is underpinned by analysis and decision-making processes guided by key performance indicators
People Management
- Encourage, implement and reinforce Barron’s Values, Leadership principles and relevant people strategies and initiatives.
- Ensure an open, motivated and harmonious work environment in line with Barron’s guidelines
Intelligence - Merchandise
- Assess and understand international and local markets to evaluate and identify trends suitable for incorporation into local strategies.
- Research and evaluate local and international product corporate assortments for measuring business performance and identify opportunities for aligning Barron with best practice standards.
Financial Ratio - Merchandise
- Provide comprehensive feedback on factors affecting merchandise movement so that appropriate actions can be initiated to promote slow-moving products or cancel the stock and chase into winners. All decisions need to be approved and presented to the senior buyer
3. Job Requirements
The following qualifications, prior education, experience, skills, and competencies are considered necessary to support performance in this position. The Buyer incumbent needs to have the skills knowledge know how and experience to be given the opportunity of buyer
3.1 Qualifications
NQF 7 Fashion Design / Textile Technology
- Essential
3.2 Job Knowledge
Product Knowledge
Forecasting and Line management
Product Costing
Fabrics and Materials
Fashion Trends
Quality Control
Product Development
Costing models for products
Financial Acumen
3.3 Skills
Negotiation Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication
Product and range development
Research
Verbal Comprehension
Numerical Comprehension
Analytical and conceptual problem solving
MS D365
Adobe Illustrator
Ability to navigate through complexity
3.4 Experience
Buyer Merchandiser or Product developer in merchandise or retail industry Minimum 3 - 5 years’
3.5 Competencies
Information Management
Task Management
Task Management
Task Management
Task Management
Task Management
Business Management
Interpersonal Management
Interpersonal Management
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