Buyer at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• Are you a fast-paced retail trader who thrives on high SKU counts, multi-category complexity and the thrill of growing untapped categories? We are looking for a seasoned, agile Buyer to take ownership of a diverse and dynamic portfolio. 
• This isn't your traditional "fashion led" role. The categories include building accessory ranges from our major global sports brand partners to driving our high impulse checkout queue barrier areas. It includes scaling up our shoe care business and pioneering our new wearable technology category.
• The categories span multiple industries with limited supplier overlap, your skills need to be a master multitasker with an entrepreneurial mindset who knows how to trade, negotiate, and prioritize with changing business needs.

Qualifications    

• A relevant degree or diploma in Business, Merchandising or a related commercial field.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Proven 3+ years of solid product buying experience managing multiple categories simultaneously.
• Experience in negotiating and managing branded relationships. FMCG, health and beauty, front-of-shop impulse or consumer electronics is highly advantageous.
• A data-driven, replenishment experienced analytical approach to Open-To-Buy (OTB) management, paired with a relentless drive to push product velocity through the business.
• Proficiency in G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and comfort using modern retail systems/agile databases (like Airtable or similar PLM tools).

Key Responsibilities    

• Strong negotiation skills where you build win-win relationships with global brand accounts and third-party suppliers alike to secure the best value for the customer.
• High agility due to managing different products
• Advanced commercial trader mentality where you don't wait for a trend forecast. You look at data, see a gap, negotiate the deal and get the product on the floor.
• You currently manage a high SKU count portfolio, fast-turning products, high dependency on replenishment modeling and front-of-shop impulse buys.
• Drive commercial trading and growth by  owning the buying and commercial performance of a diverse product matrix including backpacks, socks, football related accessories, caps, shoe care and wearable tech.
• Aptitude to take charge of our newly introduced Wearable Tech department. Turn it from a fresh launch into a meaningful, high-growth revenue contributor.
• Maximize the impulse buy area of the store. You will strategically manage price tiering (Good/Better/Best) and product placement to capture add-on, impulse purchases.
• Manage the inline and product development ranges from our sport brand partners. Building on, relationship management, replenishment management and volume trading.
• Build and manage a fragmented supplier network with minimal overlap.

Deadline:29th June,2026