We are seeking a confident and commercially minded Buyer / Senior Buyer to develop and execute product assortment strategies that drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will identify market trends, negotiate with suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage product assortments across assigned merchandise categories.
- Analyse sales performance, stock levels, customer demand, and market trends to make informed buying decisions.
- Source new products and suppliers that align with company objectives and customer needs.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, promotional support, and supply agreements with vendors.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure product quality, availability, and competitiveness.
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and emerging market trends.
- Partner with merchandising, marketing, planning, operations, and store teams to support product launches and promotional campaigns.
- Review category performance and implement strategies to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
- Prepare and present category reviews and performance reports to management.
Required Skills
- 3-5 years of buying or category management experience.
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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