Senior Buyer: Jet - Speciality - Gauteng at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.  
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills  
• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.  
• 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 to deliver Financial business KPI’S  
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.  
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas  
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international)  
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy   
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.  
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures     
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Communicate effectively at all levels.  
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree  
• Have experience as Buyer in apparel (5+ years essential)  
• Experience as a buyer in sleepwear and accessories will be an added advantage 
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process  
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).  

Skills:  

• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.  
• Uncompromising negotiation skills  
• Good analytical skills  
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model 
• Excellent Time management skills  
• Good communication skills  
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills