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Buyer (Gifting / Promotional items and Bags)
BarronZA24 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionResponsible for developing a proposal in terms of products that need to be introduced to the product line within a specific category based on product forecast, product research, competitor analysis and visiting different product exhibits Responsible for identifying and liaising with potential suppliers and establishing whether they are able to meet our product demand and quality requirements Develop product policy and verify samples and pre-production samples according to requirements Responsible for liaising with suppliers around developing products according to tech packs Present proposed product range to Senior Buyer for approval and communicate outcome to relevant suppliers Work with Senior Graphic designer around the look and feel of the creative brief for the products and work with the Technical trainer to develop training content on all new products Responsible for developing and analysing the company’s spend cube in terms of product range and make recommendations in terms sourcing opportunities Responsible for identifying new suppliers, negotiating terms including negotiating price(s), costing, lead times and MOQ’s Responsible for placing indent orders after verifying the viability of the order through conducting pre-screening Responsible for the reliable (timely and quality) supply of products by managing suppliers according to the service level agreement (SLA) Escalate non-compliance issues to Senior Buyer to resolve Follow the procurement process which clearly defines the interdependencies between the buyer and planner which is underpinned by analysis and decision-making processes guided by key performance indicators Encourage, implement and reinforce Barron’s Values, Leadership principles and relevant people strategies and initiatives Ensure an open, motivated and harmonious work environment in line with Barron’s guidelines Assess and understand international and local markets to evaluate and identify trends suitable for incorporation into local strategies Research and evaluate local and international product corporate assortments for measuring business performance and identify opportunities for aligning Barron with best practice standards Provide comprehensive feedback on factors affecting merchandise movement so that appropriate actions can be initiated to promote slow-moving products or cancel the stock and chase into winners. All decisions need to be approved and presented to the senior buyer NQF 7 Fashion Design / Textile Technology 3 - 5 years’ Buyer Merchandiser or Product developer in merchandise or retail industry Negotiation Skills Attention to Detail Communication Skills Product and range development Research Verbal Comprehension Numerical Comprehension Analytical and conceptual problem solving MS D365 Adobe Illustrator Ability to navigate through complexity Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs
Job title : Buyer (Gifting / Promotional items and Bags)
Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 02, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Job Objectives
Product development
Tactical sourcing
Supplier Management and development
Process Improvement and Efficiency
People Management
Intelligence – Merchandise
Financial Ratio - Merchandise
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge