Senior Buyer: Branded Apparel - Sportscene at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Successfully range and procure branded apparel assortment.
• Procure and build a balanced and appropriate branded range aligned to strategy with special attention to trading opportunities.
• Trend and market research analysis for range and strategic implementation.
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
• Negotiate effectively.
• Build and maintain good relationships with staff, brands and suppliers (both nationally & internationally) and key functions in the business.
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Experience as a Buyer 5+ years essential 
• Have experience as a Men’s or Women’s Apparel Buyer (3+ year essential)
• A proven solid track record in buying
• A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word & E-mail would be preferable)

Skills:  

• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
• Have a strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning, organising and interpersonal skills
• Have a high degree of decision-making ability and be service orientated
• Be assertive and communicate at all levels.
• Be a team player
• An interest in and knowledge of trends.