Job description

A new opportunity is available in our buying department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful buyer who can add value to our outdoor equipment team through the successful development and procurement of outdoor equipment for Cape Union Mart.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives as well as have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, highly pressurised, and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Development and procurement of consumer electronics and other merchandise categories from time to time
• Execution of the merchandise strategies in alignment with the departmental and business objectives
• New product selections in line with market research and trends
• Negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Various reporting on product and category performance
• Understanding the local and international consumer electronics environment and the competitors therein in order to ensure relevancy and competitiveness within the market

Requirements

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

• Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is essential
• Three to five years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential
• A proven track record of achieving business results
• A passion for outdoor equipment and consumer electronics
• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes
• Understanding and experience in retail planning principles and processes is advantageous
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required

Job-related competencies

• A passion for keeping up to date with local and international market trends
• The ability to remain flexible and adapt merchandise strategies to match trends as they change in our different target markets
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong trader mentality
• Proven strategic thinking skills in order to make sound decisions together with effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions
• Effective communication and presentation skills essential
• Proven planning and time management skills
• The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application online via our careers portal using the relevant link below. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Posted on 30 May 15:43