Buyer (Homeware) Talent Pool

Are you driven, have high energy levels and extremely passionate?Mr Price Home is on the hunt for an experienced Buyer.
Your key objectives as a Buyer would be to build a balanced assortment of merchandise which appeals to our customer and ensures maximum profit for your department is achieved.Reporting into a Senior Buyer, this high-paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure the company gains maximum profitability.Collaborate with your merchandise planner who will help you to determine the product strategy for your department for the season.You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, fabrication and delivery dates.You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as trend and design, quality, resourcing, marketing, visual merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectives.Requirements:Relevant degree or diploma (Interior Design, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)3-5 years buying experienceKnowledge of merchandise systems/applicationsTextile & fabrication knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication including negotiation skillsIntermediate to advanced level of proficiency in MS OfficeCreative inclinationAble to work well under pressurePassionate about homewareExperience with pattern and design (advantageous)Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Accounting/Auditing, and Art/CreativeIndustriesInterior Design and Retail
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