Buyer - Poetry Homeware

An opportunity has become available in our Leisurewear Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Buyer who can add value to our Poetry Team through the successful trending, sourcing and procurement of Homeware merchandise for our Poetry brand.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives as well as have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Creative product development of fashionable, yet commercial product ranges and appropriate route to market strategies
• Critical Path, order management and range execution in alignment with the business objectives
• Range preparation, coordination and presentation
• Presenting range reviews, post seasonal and marketing briefs
• Drive continuous progression of sourcing new suppliers and new products with both a local and international mindset
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and the successful onboarding of new suppliers
• Building and maintaining persuasive and impactful relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments to support your categories to optimal performance.
• Overseeing the Product Quality and Suitability
• Controlling sample stock through effective OTB management and active trading, linked to product performance
• General buying administrative functions
• Project manage across e-commerce, marketing, store communication and merchandise to ensure timely exposure of appropriate products

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is required
• 3-5 years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential
• Experience working in a homeware or clothing retail environment is advantageous
• Nice to have experience in any of these categories: Bath & Body (wellness), Furniture, Gifting, Dcor
• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required .

Job Related Behavioural Competencies.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Eagerness to learn.
• Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
• Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
• Team player
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills

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.