Superbalist - Buying Manager (Private Label

We're looking for people who:

- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.

**Description**:
As the Womenswear Buying Manager you will contribute to the continued growth of Superbalist by driving and managing a team of buyers to be the biggest and most loved fashion destination in South Africa. You will be working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with leaders in their field. Your primary accountability is to build and manage the strategy for our private label using historical data, trend and market analytics as well as knowledge of the SA fashion business, targeted to the young South African millennial consumer that will deliver and/or exceed all KPI's.

**Reports to**:
Head of Buying

**The Role**:

- Ensure the Superbalist Customer is at the heart of everything that we do
- Be accountable for delivery to all KPI's including sales, margin and stock targets.
- Through in-depth market and data analysis, as well as experience in the local/ international womenswear apparel market, create a strategy that brings the world's best product to Superbalist customers exclusively and at the right price to drive continued profitable sales growth.
- Be the first to market through monitoring of global and local trends.
- Manage your team to ensure effective delivery to all strategic intents.
- Partner with the team to ensure that private label merchandise delivers to retail strategy against pricing, margin and assortment.
- Negotiate preferential trading terms with local and international suppliers
- Be accountable for securing and managing key accounts and maintain strong working relationships to negotiate best price, great value offers and exclusive stock.
- Partner with the Planners to jointly analyse the data, identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Lead by example through coaching, mentoring and directing a team of buyers to create a culture that lives the Superbalist values.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver a world class customer experience through all platforms of engagement including, web content, marketing, social and customer support.
- Manage critical path and partner with the logistics team to ensure on time and accurate delivery of stock
- Motivate and develop your team, while ensuring appropriate succession planning.

**Key Requirements**
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BSC or BComm
- 8+ years' experience in retail with experience in Womenswear is essential
- 2+ years managerial experience in retail and/or e-commerce environment
- Proven experience managing a medium-sized team
- Competency in MS Office packages specifically in excel
- Deep knowledge and understanding of retail maths
- Proven ability in analytics & logical interpretation of data
- Strong private label experience in womenswear apparel

**Key Skills**
- Be a strong communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence
- Attention to detail, systematic and process driven
- Excellent commercial acumen
- Sound leadership, coaching and mentoring skills coaching and mentoring skills

**Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.