Senior Buyer - Jet Home (Softs) at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities. 
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. 
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills 
• 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 Homeware Buyer (5+ years essential) 
• At least 2 Years’ experience as a Senior Buyer
• Homeware Softs experience will be an added advantage 
• 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). 

Skills: 

• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
• Uncompromising negotiation skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model
• Excellent Time management skills 
• Good communication skills 
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills 

Behaviours: 

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives 
• forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation 
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives 
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• High level of EQ and resolution driven 
• High level of tolerance and resilience. 
• Must be able to be decisive and ability to handle pressure. 
• Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality  
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive