Senior Buyer: Denim Foschini

<p>The Buyer III is responsible for driving the selection and sourcing of trend-driven clothing and accessories that align with brand strategy and customer expectations. This role oversees market analysis, supplier negotiations, and product assortment planning to maximize sales and profitability. With a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills, the Buyer III also mentors junior team members and collaborates closely with key stakeholders to ensure a competitive and compelling product offering.</p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Qualification and Experience</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Have&nbsp;experience as a Buyer (4+ years essential)&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span data-teams="true">Specialist experience in denim is highly preferable.&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Excellent&nbsp;planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Product development</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Uncompromising&nbsp;negotiation skills&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Good analytical&nbsp;skills&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>Have a solid understanding of Quick Response&nbsp;model&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages&nbsp;</span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span>(knowledge of Excel, Word &amp; E-mail would be preferable)</span></p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Planning &amp; Organising&nbsp;<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Policy &amp; Procedures<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market Research and Analysis<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplier Management<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Requirements Analysis<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Global Sourcing&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships</li><li>Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals</li><li>Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner</li><li>Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers<br>Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets</li><li>Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems</li><li>Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives</li><li>Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.</strong></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy and customer profile.</li><li>Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends, forward trend direction and brand initiatives.</li><li>Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.</li><li>Negotiate effectively to deliver value and profitability.</li><li>Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers partners and key functions in the business.</li><li>Knowledge transfer through coaching and mentoring junior team members.</li><li>Conduct buying trips independently and aligned with forward trend direction and sound category and customer understanding.</li><li>Holistic and Strategic thinker, as well as consider specifics and detail.</li><li>Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.</li><li>Communicate effectively at all levels.</li><li>Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying, planning, marketing and sourcing functions.</li><li>Leverages data insights across internal and external sources to inform and support decision making.</li><li>Agile and responsive to shifting customer demand in dynamic market environment.</li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; 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