Senior Buyer - Outdoor Technical Clothing (Head Office) - Cape Town
Full job description
An opportunity has become available in our Outdoor Clothing Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Senior Buyer. The role requires someone who is able to travel and work with our local and international factories in order to build and procure ranges for the Men’s K-WAY apparel department.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing critical path for internal review and milestones as well as for manufacturing (local and international).
Managing OTB by constantly trade successful styles and turn off and negotiate non-performing styles.
Range execution in alignment with strategy and range science
Proficient in value engineering across categories
Comfortable with presenting to peers and leaders
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, prices, deliveries
Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments, driving cross-silo collaboration
Overseeing the product quality, fit and seal process
Effectively managing a Buyers Assistant
Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry trends
General buying administrative functions
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Required:
Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is required
Drivers license
A minimum of 5 years retail merchandise buying experience is essential
2 years buying experience in product development
In-depth knowledge of the retail product life cycle, merchandise buying principles and critical path
A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required
Candidates with RMS and PLM experience will be given preference
Job Related Competencies:
A passion for technical product and the outdoor lifestyle
The ability to adapt trends to our different target markets
Proven negotiation skills
Ability to understand and interpret trends
Ability to make sound decisions together with effective problem-solving skills
Strong trader mentality
Proven strategic thinking skills
Able to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions
Effective communication and presentation skills
Solid organizing, planning, & time management skills
The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.
