Buyer - Jewellery & Watches at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Position Description:

An exciting position has arisen within Jewellery for a Buyer to join the team!
We are looking for someone who is creative, and dynamic and whose passion far extends that of just a Buying role. Someone who will collaborate with our entire team of buyers, creating a perfect result with our customers in mind.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully source and procure a range of Jewellery,
• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.
• 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 staff, suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.

Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Fashion or Business Management
• Have experience as a Buyer (3+ years essential)
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
• A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable)

Competencies and behaviours for success: 

• Have strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
• Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated
• Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
• Be a team player
• A proven solid track record in buying
• An interest in and knowledge of trends

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.