Equipment Buyer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 22-03-2020 3:33:09 PM
17-05-2020 3:33:09 PM
Reference: 5349 DB

Job Description:

Range development and assortment building
Product development and design
Product sourcing and supplier management
Drive sales and relationship with key retailers
Work with marketing team to ensure effective and relevant brand/product/category exposure
Have a full understanding of market trends both locally and internationally
Demand planning and order management
Manages all aspects of department’s profitability –
Achieve turnover target,
Achieve gross profit margins,
Achieve budgeted stockturn.

Qualifications:

Relevant University Degree or Tertiary Qualification – BCom / BBusSc
3+ years of buyer knowledge and experience in purchasing technical outdoor and sports products,
Proven success in negotiating good gross margins and terms,
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Vendors, Customers and Management,
Forerunner for spotting trends, with style consciousness for our industry,
Strong oral and written communication skills,
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office (esp. Advance level of Excel) and proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports in spreadsheets,
Must have organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task,
Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as, attention to detail a must,
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Passion for activities such as multi-day hiking, cycling, running, camping and the outdoors.