Retail Buyer
6 months ago
**POSITION: BUYER (C4)**
**DEPARTMENT: BUYING**
**LOCATION: CAPE TOWN**
**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:To source and compile a range of commodities by ensuring that the commodities are acceptable to the PEP Africa consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of PEP Africa, in accordance with the departmental directive.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Range building (product sourcing & range development)
- Sales and style performance to plan
- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
- Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
- Manage FOB inflation
- Product & strategy determination
- Product order management (administration)
- Budget management and OTB control
- Research target market and competition
- Ad-hoc assignments and projects as required
**JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS**
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Consumer Science, Clothing, Purchasing Management)
- 3 years’ experience as a fully-fledged Buyer
- Computer literacy - advanced Google Workspace
- Willingness to travel to and within Africa; China; USA and Europe
- Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and deal with complexities; use initiative to solve problems
- South African citizen
- **Competencies required**: Honesty, Passion and Resourcefulness; Planning, Organizing and Control;
- Good communication skills; Building and maintaining relationships; Detail orientation; Problem Assessment;
- Analytical, Creative, Stress tolerance; Confidence & Decisiveness.
-
Retail Buyer
7 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Cash Xchange Full time**Job brief** We are looking for a competent **Retail buyer** to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. **Responsibilities** - Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends - Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices - Discover and purchase new products and check the...
-
Retail Buyer
6 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 -...
-
Retail Buyer
1 month ago
Cape Town, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full timeOverview A leading retailer in Cape Town, specializing in fashion accessories such as handbags, jewelry, and scarves. We are committed to providing our customers with the latest trends in accessories, and we are seeking a Retail Buyer to join our team. Job Summary: We are looking for a Retail Buyer to source and purchase accessories for our store. The...
-
Retail Buyer Wanted
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Cash Xchange Full timeWe are looking for a competent **Retail buyer** to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock. The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our...
-
Retail Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time**Have you got a strong Retail Menswear Buying background? Good opportunity available with a leading CT-based Fashion Retailer.** **Capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last 4 - 8 years in Fashion Retail as a Menswear Buyer.** - **Job Description**_ - You will need to have exceptional technical...
-
Category Buyer
8 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full timeAre you a talented and motivated Category Buyer looking for an exciting opportunity in Cape Town? Look no further! RPO Recruitment is currently seeking a Category Buyer to join our client in the retail industry. As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and selecting products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory levels to...
-
Retail Buyer Cape Town
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Telebest Full timeThe Buyer will report and operate under the direction of the Head Buyer with the following tasks and responsibilities:Researching, sourcing, and developing products, ensuring the best range offering for our market.Understanding the target market and analysing trends to make informed buying decisions.Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with...
-
Retail Buyer Cape Town
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Telebest Full timeThe Buyer will report and operate under the direction of the Head Buyer with the following tasks and responsibilities:Researching, sourcing, and developing products, ensuring the best range offering for our market.Understanding the target market and analysing trends to make informed buying decisions.Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with...
-
Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full timeTruworths 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...
-
Retail Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Cash XChange Full timeWe are looking for a competent **Retail buyer** to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock. The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our...
-
Retail Buyers
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time**My client, a leading Fashion Retailer, is looking for mid level experienced Fashion Retail Buyers with experience in either Mens, Ladies or Kidswear.** - Must have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects such as colour, fabric and silhouette into an...
-
Buyer (Foods)
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time**Purpose of the Job**: To buy effectively so as to ensure sales growth and increase in gross margins, in addition to necessary advertising spend recoupment. Key outputs include: 1. Product range and line determination 2. Product pricing administration 3. Advertising and promotions management 4. Buyer assistant management 5. Stock level issues resolution in...
-
Buyer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Truworths Full timeJob title : 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 aspects such as colour,...
-
Retail Product Buyer
1 month ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Retail Product Buyer to join our team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to drive growth across our department and contribute to the success of takealot.com.Estimated Salary:R 600,000 - R 900,000 per annumAbout the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for developing...
-
Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa CaRRoL BoYeS Full timeAre you passionate about staying ahead of market trends, ensuring customers have access to the best products, and thriving in a dynamic retail environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Buyer in our Merchandising Department. At Carrol Boyes, we're committed to delivering exceptional products and experiences to our...
-
Assistant Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Finovate Full timeOur client in the **Retail** industry is looking for an **Assistant** **Buyer **to join their team based in **Cape Town, Constantia**. **Responsibilities**: Stock Management: - Review stock levels regularly to identify any new needs. - Place stock orders with suppliers based on demand forecasts and inventory analysis. - Collaborate with the team to ensure...
-
Buyer
3 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Absolute Pets Full timeAbsolute Pets is a leading provider of high-quality pet products, committed to offering a diverse range of supplies to enhance the well-being of pets and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners. With our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Buyer. ( Pet Buyer, sounds like you are buying...
-
Junior Retail Buyer
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Traut Personnel Full time**Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can continuously learn and grow? My client’s Merchandise team is searching for a passionate and driven individual, with 1 - 2 years experience (Administrative Assistant to Buyer), to join their team as a Junior Retail Buyer. In this role, you’ll play a key role in strategy development, all while...
-
Buyer
3 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Absolute Pets Full timeAbsolute Pets is a leading provider of high-quality pet products, committed to offering a diverse range of supplies to enhance the well-being of pets and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners. With our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Buyer. **Overview** As a Buyer, you will be...
-
Buyer - Sustainable Buildings
6 months ago
Cape Town, South Africa Rubicon Full time**About the Assistant Buyer role** We are looking for an **Assistant Buyer** to join our **Sustainable Buildings Division in Cape Town.** The purpose of the role is to select and purchase products locally to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock to meet its requirements. The aim is to deliver value to our customers through high quality,...