Senior Buyer: TFG Beauty

The Buyer III is responsible for driving the selection and sourcing of trend-driven clothing and accessories that align with brand strategy and customer expectations. This role oversees market analysis, supplier negotiations, and product assortment planning to maximize sales and profitability. With a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills, the Buyer III also mentors junior team members and collaborates closely with key stakeholders to ensure a competitive and compelling product offering.

- Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree
- Have experience as a Buyer (4+ years essential)
- Integral understanding of the Beauty retail Cycle and Buying Process
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Product development
- Uncompromising negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages
knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable)

Skills

- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Global Sourcing

Behaviours

- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.