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  • Posted: Feb 24, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Senior Menswear Buyer

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Design and build a fully assorted seasonal range of menswear product.
    • Maintain professional relationships with the Brand Principal, manufacturers and suppliers.
    • Assist the Head of Design & Production with category pricing and promotions strategy to increase market share and profitability.
    • Ensure that the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both channels.
    • Collaborate with Planning regarding the achievement of the sales plan and profitability targets. 

    Education & Experience Requirements 

    • Essential: Matric qualification 
    • Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Product Development 
    • Essential: Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience as a Buyer within a retail or fashion environment 
    • Essential: Competent in the Adobe design suite for development of technical packs 


    Core Competencies 

    • Ability to pursuade and influence 
    • Commercial thinking skills 
    • Negotiation skills 
    • Ability to adapt to change 
    • Communication and presentation skills 
    • Planning and organising skills 
    • Build and manage stakeholder relationships 
    • Creative with attention to detail Skills and Abilities 
    • Knowledge and understanding of the design and buying process 
    • Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing process 
    • Knowledge of market trends and competitor analysis 
    • Knowledge and understanding of assortment management

    Method of Application

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