Senior Buyer Exact

2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time
Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 (4+ years essential) 
  • Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process 
  • A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). 
  • Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
  • Product development
  • Uncompromising negotiation skills 
  • Good analytical skills 
  • Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model

Skills:

  • Planning & Organising 
  • Policy & Procedures
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Supplier Management
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Global Sourcing

Behaviours:

  • Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
  • Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
  • Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
  • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
  • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
 

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