Senior Buyer - Outdoor Leisure Buyer

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store.

An opportunity has become available in our Outdoor Clothing Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Senior Buyer. The role requires someone who is able to travel and work with our local and international factories in order to build and procure ranges for the Men’s K-WAY Leisure apparel department.

Senior Buyer – Outdoor Leisure Buyer

Location : Cape Town | Job level : Mid | Reference : # | Company : Cape Union Mart

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing critical path for internal review and milestones as well as for manufacturing (local and international).
• Managing OTB by constantly trading successful styles and turning off and negotiating non-performing styles.
• Range execution in alignment with strategy and range science.
• Proficient in value engineering across categories.
• Comfortable with presenting to peers and leaders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiating and managing supplier contracts, prices, deliveries.
• Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments, driving cross‑silo collaboration.
• Overseeing the product quality, fit and seal process.
• Effectively managing a Buyer’s Assistant.
• Attending tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry trends.
• General buying administrative functions.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Required

Job Related Competencies

Please note : The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

Posted on 17 Jan 15 : 56 | Closing date 20 Jan

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