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Buyer

Buyer

AckermansZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Buyer

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : September 28, 2025

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  • We're on the hunt for a trendsetter, analytical guru, and all-round fashionista to join our squad as a Buyer. Your thirst for product knowledge coupled with your eye for trends, is exactly what we’re looking for. If you're ready to bring your A-game and make an impact on the world of Kids fashion, hit that apply button now!
  • If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together!

KNOWLEDGE  required :

  • Knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors, an understanding of the fashion Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process
  • Understanding of relevant trends with a flair / eye for acceptable product for your target market
  • Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and constructions and an understanding of product components
  • Experience building ranges
  • Sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
  • Merchant skills & a sound trader mentality
  • Passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colors
  • SKILLS  required :

  • A sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
  • Merchant skills and a sound trader mentality
  • Presentation skills
  • A passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles, colours
  • Is competent in all the latest Microsoft applications
  • Identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs engineer garments / products to achieve the desired value proposition
  • Travel (overseas trips)
  • Understand and interpret trends relevant to the Ackermans customer
  • Create a shared vision and to positively influence others
  • Build balanced ranges
  • Communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
  • Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
  • Effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others
  • Essential :

  • 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of apparel
  • Qualification :

  • A Grade 12 Certificate / Matric
  • A relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design / Clothing Production / Product Development / Merchandising or a related field would be an advantage
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