Job title : Senior Buyer: Lingerie
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 06, 2025
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Introduction To procure and deliver value in a balanced range of merchandise most wanted by the current and potential Woolworths customer.
Job description Analyse sales trends / history and formulate strategy, as well as provide input into Group strategy Research local and international markets and interpret trends for the Woolworths customer Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental co-ordination Negotiating of cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points and primary margins being achieved Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise Adherence to critical path Growth and development of business Product development Range construction Assists with developing and coaching buyers' assistants, trainees and assistant buyers
Minimum requirements Relevant retail/ business qualifications 5-8 years buying experience is essential Lingerie Buying experience with a sleepwear background would be preferable. Creativity, taste and flair: ensure that ranges are balanced and offer real choice to our customers Passion for Product / Merchandise Negotiation and influencing skills Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs Business acumen Team Player: ability and will to work co-operatively with others within a team and across departments towards a common objective Results driven and proactive Entrepreneurial Effective communication and presentation skills Ability to present a well-balanced range Tolerance to change / ability to work under pressure Computer literate: ability to operate in a Windows-based environment
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