Buyer - Cape Town at Truworths

Job Description

• Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear.

Key Responsibilities

You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects such as colour, fabric and silhouette into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level. Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.

Qualifications and  Experience

•  6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear.
•  A relevant tertiary qualification

Competencies

•  Exceptional technical merchandising skills
•  Proven ability to interpret trends
•  Proven ability to conceptualise product
•  Energy
•  Innovative
•  A passion for product environment