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Footwear Buyer

Footwear Buyer

Pepkor SpecialityCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

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Tekkie Town is seeking to employ a dynamic and passionate Private Brand Footwear Buyer to execute the Company’s product and purchasing strategy to achieve the Company’s sales and profit objectives.

This key role requires someone with a strong understanding of footwear sourcing, range-building, value-engineering and brand integrity. A love for sports-related fashion is critical. A keen eye for identifying and selecting trends and embodying the sneaker and active lifestyle customer is essential. The successful candidate needs to be able to build customer-focused ranges across footwear categories and genders with products that embody style, quality, and trend-relevance for our target customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has an inherent passion for product development, and is excited to shape the assortment for a leading brand, Umbro.

Overview

Role : Private Brand Footwear Buyer

Responsibilities

  • Execute the Company’s product and purchasing strategy to achieve sales and profit objectives.
  • Develop footwear sourcing, range-building, and value-engineering plans with a focus on brand integrity.
  • Identify and select trends aligned with the sneaker and active lifestyle customer.
  • Build customer-focused ranges across footwear categories and genders with products that embody style, quality, and trend-relevance.
  • Collaborate to shape the assortment for a leading brand, Umbro.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of footwear sourcing, range-building, value-engineering, and brand integrity.
  • Passion for sports-related fashion and the sneaker / active lifestyle market.
  • Keen eye for identifying trends and translating them into ranges.
  • Ability to build ranges across categories and genders with emphasis on style and quality.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates a passion for product development.
  • Employment details

  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with applicable laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

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