Senior Buyer

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa takealot Full time

, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented
Senior Buyer (Personal Care/Beauty)
to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people to join us. We offer market related benefits, 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.

This position reports to the
Divisional Buying Manager
Key responsibilities:

  • Develop a comprehensive personal care strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings.
  • Drive innovation by sourcing a
    nd 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 help resolve 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 beauty and personal care industry and the potential of e-commerce.
  • Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail.
  • Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset.

Qualifications and experience:

  • 5 years related retail buying / commerce / e-commerce experience.
  • National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable).
  • If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isn't met, at least 8 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience will be required.
  • Strong commercial acumen.
  • Existing industry networks a significant plus.

The Environment
:

  • We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments)
  • Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
  • Got feedback? Bring it on We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input
  • Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking

Like what you see?
If you meet the above, you are an
Extraordinary Mind.
Apply today

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply
.

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