Buyer Boyswear - Parow, South Africa - The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group

Verified Company

Parow, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job ID:18670
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Function:Buying
Workplace Type:Head Office
Division:Exact
Province:Western Cape
Location:Cape Town North
Suburb:Parow (Parow)Position Description:

The opportunity:
An exciting position has arisen within Exact for a Buyer. This is not an ordinary job ad. At Exact, there's nothing ordinary about us. We want extraordinary.

Are you a dynamic, innovative and creative individual?

Do you have experience in buying or a related field and have strong business acumen? Then this the ideal job for you

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.
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)
Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
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.

Requirements:

Have experience as a Buyer (35years essential);
Integral understanding of clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process
A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & Email would be preferable).

Competencies and behaviours for success: