Buyer Stationery

South Africas leading online retailer is looking for a highly talented Buyer to join our team.

We are a young dynamic hyper-growth company looking for smart creative hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think youve been challenged before Think again!

• Scale: Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best. Work alongside leaders and upskill in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Heres your chance.

Whos who in the retail space

The position reports to the Divisional Buying Manager.

Purpose of the role:

To select and purchase merchandise ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demand and maximize sales and profitability.

Your mission should you choose to accept it:

• Develop a comprehensive 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.)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma/Bachelors degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable)
• 3 - 5 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience
• Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)
• Great excel knowledge
• Knowledge of stationery buying

The skills we need:

• 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 industry and the potential of e-commerce
• Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail
• Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset

Lets talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We arent fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like High five collab and make something great.
• Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: We arent kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Nows your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy Udacity Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes think mini-golf think good times).
• Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Right tools right job: Mac or Windows two monitors or one. Whatever your preference youll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling legal support and financial guidance for free anytime anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

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If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.