Buyer (Footwear)

www.executiveplacements.com - jobboard • Other • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 7h ago

Main Purpose

Seeking a seasoned Buyer to independently manage and grow the Footwear Department of this established national retailer.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse sales trends / history and formulate strategy, as well as provide input into Group strategy
Research local and international markets and interpret trends
Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental co-ordination
Negotiating of cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points and primary margins being achieved
Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise
Adherence to critical path
Growth and development of business
Product development
Range construction
Assists with developing and coaching buyers’ assistants, trainees and assistant buyers

Key Competencies

Relevant retail/ business qualifications (preferred)
5-8 years buying experience is essential
Creativity, taste and flair: ensure that ranges are balanced and offer real choice
Passion for Product / Merchandise
Negotiation and influencing skills
Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs
Business acumen
Team Player: ability and will to work co-operatively with others within a team and across departments towards a common objective
Results driven and proactive
Entrepreneurial
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to present a well-balanced range
Tolerance to change / ability to work under pressure
Computer literate: ability to operate in a Windows-based environment

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