Buyer: Homeware

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa takealot.com Full time

We're a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great

**The position reports to the Division Manager.**

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Develop a comprehensive strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
- Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
- Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)
- Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs
- Develop a promotional programme, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department
- Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience - monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints
- Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
- Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)

**Attributes required**:

- Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
- Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to inform decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problem
- Strong product and buying planning skills
- Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning
- Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)
- Comfortable with change and excellent team player
- Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce
- Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail
- Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Bachelor's degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable)
- 3-5 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience
- Strong commercial acumen
- Existing industry networks a significant plus
- Proven track record of negotiation skills and strong relationship management

**The Environment**:

- We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
- We are short on ego and high on output.
- We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
- We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an **Extra Ordinary Mind** who:

- is forthright but respectful
- is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
- is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
- is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
- is **passionate about the potential of e-commerce** and delivering a **world-class customer experience**:

- is **entrepreneurial**, **thrives under change** and accepts it is a constant and always **looks for solutions** to do something better and faster
- is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
- is curious and challenge the status quo
- is innovative and enjoys iteration
- is collaborative
- **thinks like an owner** of the business.
- is **SMART, has INTEGRITY** and **is HARDWORKING**

If you meet the above you are an **Extraordinary Mind** so come and join us
- Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference_



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