Senior Buyer Exact (6 Months Contract) at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy. 
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives. 
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies. 
• Negotiate effectively to deliver financial business KPI’S 
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business. 
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas 
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international) 
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy  
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail. 
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures    
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. 
• Communicate effectively at all levels. 
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree 
• Have experience as a Buyer (4+ years essential) 
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process 
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). 
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
• Product development
• Uncompromising negotiation skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model

Skills:

• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Global Sourcing

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives