DEPARTMENT: Merchandise
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To source and compile a range of commodities and ensure that the commodities are acceptable to the Pep consumer market. This position, reporting directly to the Buying Manager, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance with the departmental directive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
- To continuously develop and adapt product strategy to effectively deliver to the business unit
- To build a competitive and balanced range by understanding, interpreting & applying the relevant seasonal trends according to the purchasing strategy.
- To ensure the timeous execution of procurement administration; and to source & procure the correct products in accordance with the agreed quality specifications and standards
- To continuously react to trade in terms of performance
- To ensure that the range supports agreed marketing campaigns and in-store VM
- To continuously develop products and consistently execute products to offer the best value
- To effectively build and maintain supplier relationships, select the correct supplier for the appropriate product category and manage them according to the Company policies and procedures with reference to the approved business plan.
- To effectively maintain internal stakeholder relationships
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant Degree in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field
- Computer Literacy (MS Office & Google Suite)
- Creative, eye for detail and analytical business approach
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an established buyer
- Lingerie experience would be advantageous
- Competencies required: Accuracy, Directing, Negotiation, Results-oriented, Persuasiveness, Commercial Drive, Initiative, Analysing and forming opinions.
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application form to our Direct Hire platform using the following link: https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities
All external candidates please use the following link:https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.