Senior Buyer Homeware Hards (Kitchen & Dining)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
South Africas leading online retailer is looking for a highly talented Senior Buyer-Homeware Hards (Kitchen & Dining) to join our Retail Team in Cape Town.
The successful incumbet will be responsible to take aleadership role in the procurement and purchasing process within Takealot managing supplier relationships negotiating contracts and making strategic decisions to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while also mentoring and providing guidance to junior buyers within the procurement team.
This position reports to the Divisional Buying Manager
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop a comprehensive Homeware Hards (Kitchen & Dining strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales brands suppliers and new product listings
- Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales brands suppliers and new product listings
- Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales margin listings availability stock cover etc.)
- Manage and develop supplier relationships negotiate good prices improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs
- Develop a promotional programme source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department
- Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience monitor department returns support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints.
- Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders stock cover)
- Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time supplier terms are aligned product quality is managed etc.)
Qualification & Experience:
- 5 years related retail buying / commerce / e-commerce experience.
- Experience in Kitchen/Homeware hards
- National Diploma / Bachelors Degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable).
- If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isnt met at least 8 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience will be required.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Existing industry networks a significant plus.
Attributes Required:
- Solutions-oriented can-do attitude; self-motivated.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking ability to use data to inform decisions identify the root cause and resolve problem.
- Strong product and buying planning skills.
- Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning.
- Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus).
- Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
- Passionate about the Homeindustry and the potential of e-commerce.
- Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail.
- Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset.
The Environment:
- We laugh hard work harder and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments!)
- Teamwork makes the dream work were solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
- Got feedback Bring it on! Were always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input
- Ego We checked that at the door. Results Now were talking!
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!
Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
