Buyer

Bellville, Cape Town
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

We are looking for a resilient, efficient and vibrant go-getter to successfully select, propose and procure appropriate merchandise in accordance with Company strategies and to grow this area of our Business. This position, reporting directly to the Buying Manager, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling our business to achieve its long-term sales and profit objectives.
Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
We are looking for an individual who has: • knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors • an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process • an understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market • relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and constructions • an understanding of product components • a sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data • merchant skills & a sound trader mentality • presentation skills • a passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colours • is competent in all of the latest Microsoft applications Is able to: • identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs, engineer garments/products to achieve the desired value proposition • travel (approximately 4-6 overseas trips a year) • understand and interpret trends relevant to the product category • create a shared vision and to positively influence others • build 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 Experience: • 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of clothing.The post appeared first on .

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