Job description

We’re looking for…

A sassy, passionate and stylish Buyer that loves the fashion world and making people look and feel good.

Who are you?

• You are enthusiastic about all aspects of fashion and find yourself following the most current trends both locally and internationally.
• You get excited about researching new product and continuously find your looking to grow a brand.
• You have a feisty personality and are not scare to get into hard-core negotiating with suppliers to get the best price.
• You are all about networking, building relationships and maintaining them effectively.
• You get a kick out of solving problems, providing solutions and being recognised for excellence.
• You perform best in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• You are proactive and can work independently.
• Your friends describe you as efficient and a great organiser.
• You will immerse yourself in business and become able to identify issues quickly and communicate effectively with internal teams.

What’s the role?

• You will be responsible for planning and selecting product ranges according to the demands and trends.
• You will be responsible for researching new products and what they are made up off including ingredients or materials.
• You will be responsible for sourcing existing and new product locally and internationally.
• You will need to analyse all aspects of a product including optimising profitability, pricing, quantity and styles to ensure it performs as promised.
• You will spend time researching suppliers and negotiating pricings, timelines etc. to ensure manufacturing and production of the product.
• You will be responsible for the management of full development, manufacturing and ordering and re-ording process (full product lifecycle).
• You will be responsible for managing stock levels based on delivery demands, changes and sales forecasts.
• You will be responsible for the management of the full life cycle of orders ending in successful delivery from supplier to our warehouse.
• You will be involved with the shipping logistics of each order to ensure correct and timeous deliveries
• You will continuous communication and correspondence supplier through the entire manufacturing process
• You will be responsible for ensuring samples and bulk production is according to specifications.
• You will attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standards

Requirements

Must haves….

• 3 – 5 years’ experience within a similar position
• Have a post matric qualification in fashion,
• Previous experience in a retail environment
• Experience in managing a team
• Have excellent administrative skills
• Is fully proficient on MS Office and other related

You’re someone who…

• Functional under pressure and maintains a positive attitude
• Strong negotiation skills
• Cares about customer service
• Holds yourself accountable
• Is highly organised, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Is able to understand and communicate business requirements
• Sound strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• Has excellent time management skills
• Is able to differentiate between urgent and important tasks
• Has solid written and verbal communication skills
• Has the ability to build healthy relationships

Posted on 04 Apr 16:04