Buyer at Pepkor Lifestyle

Description:

• As a Buyer (Small,Large and Seasonal Appliances) you will contribute to the continued growth of the Division as Merchandise Buyer for Pepkor Lifestyle within the Group Merchandise department.
• Your primary accountability is to build balanced range assortments throughout the category for the various brands in the Division.

Key Requirements:

• Use internal and external trend sources to confidently compile and present quarterly product statistics, range reviews and post seasonal to retail heads, supported by sales, customer and trend data.
• Manage the product process from design, briefing and development to go live on site.
• Develop exit strategies for discontinued products/ ranges, whilst preserving overall margin. 
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to negotiate best price, great value offers and exclusive stock in line with company strategy.
• Using source of supply to develop products based on global trends in line with department strategy to produce world class, balanced, locally relevant furniture & accessories.
• Ensure critical path timelines are adhered to. Be proactive in flagging potential stock and delivery shortfalls.
• Compile weekly trade feedback reports through consistent analysis and interpretation of data that show how you will trade your range in-season to drive sell-through and reduce markdown.
• Work alongside Suppliers to ensure product quality is in line with the Divisions standards.
• Support the Marketing & Operations teams in delivering a world-class customer experience in product delivery & service.
• Manage and mentor Planners within your team, creating a cohesive, results driven environment to support optimal performance and personal development.
• Be proactive and innovative in all areas of your role to ensure maximum efficiency is achieved.
• Matric (grade 12).
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BsC or BComm.
• 5- 8 years’ experience in retail and more specifically within furniture or related industry.
• Demonstrated buying record of accomplishment.
• Competency in MS Office packages specifically in Excel.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of retail maths.
• Proven ability in analytical & logical interpretation of data.

The Role requires the incumbent to be:

• Analytic
• Decisive
• Continuously learning & improving
• Think big
• Proactive
• Obsess about the customer and the customer experience
• Accountable
• Able to collaborate with various role players internally and externally
• Trustworthy, approachable and open minded
• Able to simplify processes and solve complexity
• First to market by obsessively monitoring global and local markets trends
• Action orientated
• Self-managed
• Able to monitor stock, sales, margin and assortment to ensure delivery of KPI’s.

 Closing Date 12 October 2026