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12 hours ago

Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**Key Responsibilities**: - Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities. - Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. - Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills - Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy. - Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives. - Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies. - Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI’S - Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business. - Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas - Availability to go on buying trips (local and international) - Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy - Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail. - Drive product efficiencies and key measures - Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. - Communicate effectively at all levels.Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions. **Qualifications and Experience**: - Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree - Have experience as a Buyer in fashion (5+ years essential) - Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying ProcessA good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). **Skills**: - Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. - Uncompromising negotiation skills - Good analytical skills - Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model - Excellent Time management skills - Good communication skillsGood judgement and problem-solving skills **Behaviours**: - Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives - Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective - Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation - Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives - Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people - Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes - Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment - Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems - High level of EQ and resolution driven - High level of tolerance and resilience. - Must be able to be decisive and ability to handle pressure. - Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality - Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets - Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes. - Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive LI-NM1

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