Hiring: Homeware Buyer Cape Town New
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
A senior position is available with this leading Retailer for an experienced high-end HOMEWARE BUYER, targeting the millennial customer. A proven track record in Retail HOME & LIVING Buying is essential.Responsibilities
- Build balanced range assortments, negotiating the best price and securing the right depth to deliver a desirable homeware range targeted at a millennial customer.
- Develop a comprehensive strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings.
- Source and prioritize new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand.
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, intake and sales margin, listings availability, sell throughs, stock cover, etc).
- Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage intakes and suppliers according to strict SLAs.
- Develop a promotional program, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department.
- Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience - monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints.
- Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover).
- Manage OTB and Intakes.
- Supporting performance improvement initiatives for the Retail team as a whole.
Experience: 5+ years experience as a Senior Buyer (Home and Living Division).
Additional: Position located in Cape Town. Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at tpersonnel@iafrica.com should you have the required experience or initiate contact via WhatsApp 083 274 5193. Visit our website www.trautpersonnel.co.za for all our positions.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1425713
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned