An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Buyer for the Consumer Electronics Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sourcing, development and updating of OEM products across power, lighting, wearables, and other electronic categories
Range development and relationship management with external global brands
Oversees all buying administration in the department
Works closely with the planner on OTB control
Prepare and present range reviews to management
Ensuring images available for E-commerce
Responsible for all marketing briefs and must ensure suitable/relevant products are presented
Keeping abreast of local and global trends in the industry
Liaise with suppliers and ensure on-time launches according to internal critical paths and market launches of new branded products
Provide a good range of merchandise that meets our quality standards, consumer needs and product trends
Ensure pricing of the products are competitive (OEM), in line with market (external brands) and within GP targets and the pricing policy.
Ensure new and replenishment products are delivered timeously for the season.
Report on major competitors once per season. Ensures that company benefits from cost saving strategies.
Selecting and sourcing reliable suppliers
Negotiating rebate schemes with external suppliers, and ensuring these are paid out timeously when conditions are met
Minimise risk through monitoring high risk suppliers (late deliveries, reliability, quality) - Maintaining and improving supplier relationships and ensuring that suppliers understand and adhere to our terms.
Follow up on orders to ensure on-time delivery
Working with the relevant authorities to ensure products meet South African consumer standards and all import paperwork is up to date
Ensure proper testing of OEM products before going to market
Undertaking store visits and interacting with managers, staff and customers to gauge stores/customers' needs/wants
Co-ordination of training of store staff to ensure sell-through
Keeping up to date on stock levels and customer profiles
Requirements:
Grade 12 and diploma/degree in retail or relevant industry
At least two years' work experience as a fully-fledged retail buyer
Working with OEM product (product development)
Working with international brands (merchandise and marketing departments)
Microsoft office package (PPT, EXCEL, Word and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Understanding of the product life cycle of both OEM and external brands
Relevant Industry/Product knowledge of Consumer Electronics
Commercial acumen and ability to calculate margins, price targets and other key buying metrics on the fly
Ability to travel locally and overseas
Job Related Behavioural Competencies:
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Passion for electronics, gadgets, and identifying new and growing categories
Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges
Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them
Being proactive and taking initiative in your role, especially for new
Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
Team player
Ability to build strong relationships
Verbal and written communication skills
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.
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