Buyer Yuppiechef at Mr Price Group

Job Description
Who you are:

• You have a genuine passion for product, emerging trends, homewares, and gifting. This role calls for someone who can curate compelling assortments while skillfully balancing retail expertise with strong risk management. You bring with you a well-established supplier network and are connected to the right people to source the very best products. Experience in personalization would be a valuable added benefit
• You are currently a Buyer with a proven track record in delivering strong sales results. You are dynamic and open to working in a fast paced un-structured and collaborative environment. Product development and innovation drives and you have a strong understanding of delivering commercial results!

Responsibilities
What your role looks like:

• Reporting into the Merchandising Manager for Homeware & Gifting, this high paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure your company gains maximum profitability. Determine the product strategy for your department for the season. You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, listing requirements, seasonal paid marketing initiatives, fabrication, and delivery dates. You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as Planning, Web team, Marketing, Resourcing and Visual Merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectives.

Qualifications
What experience and skills you need for the role:

• Relevant degree or diploma advantageous (Fashion, Retail, Buying, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)
• 3-5 years buying experience
• Knowledge of merchandise systems/ applications
• Proven experience or exposure to FMCG, Food, Drinks or pantry items
• Strong verbal and written communication including negotiation skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in database & system usage and management
• Creative inclination
• Able to work well under pressure
• Sourcing experience in Homeware & Gifting
• Understanding of promotional activities around food brands