Homeware Buyer at Truworths

Key Responsibilities    

• Range preparation, coordination and presentation.
• Range execution in alignment with the business objectives.
• Presenting range reviews.
• Product Development.
• Sourcing of suppliers and new products.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments.
• Overseeing the Product Quality and Suitability.
• Controlling sample stock.
• General buying administrative functions.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential.
• Experience working in a Homeware retail environment.
• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes.
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required.