Buyer

1 week ago


Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

The search is on

This is not for a particular portfolio, but should a suitable opportunity arise in the future that matches your expertise and aspirations, we would be delighted to engage with you further.

If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together

**KNOWLEDGE**required:

- Knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors, an understanding of the fashion Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process
- Understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market
- Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and constructions and an understanding of product components
- Experience building ranges
- Sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
- Merchant skills & a sound trader mentality
- Passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colors

**SKILLS**required:

- A sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
- Merchant skills and a sound trader mentality
- Presentation skills
- A passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles, colours
- Identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs engineer garments / products to achieve the desired value proposition
- Travel (overseas trips)
- Understand and interpret trends relevant to the Ackermans customer
- Create a shared vision and to positively influence others
- Build balanced ranges
- Communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
- Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
- Effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others

**Essential**:

- 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of apparel

**Qualification**:

- A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
- A relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design / Clothing Production / Product Development /Merchandising or a related field would be an advantage


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