Buyer - Footwear

We are looking for a high-potential, diverse, quick-thinking, innovative and versatile buyer who is looking to apply their skills and talent to grow in the Buying team. Do you envision sourcing, compiling and building a balanced Footwear assortment? Can you see the bigger picture and work collaboratively with your peers to create the perfect story/capsule for our customers that reflects the season’s most wanted items?  Can you choose exciting products customers must add to their basket?

If you can challenge and grow with a team of passionate buyers determined to offer our remarkable customers the most-wanted product at the best price, this role has been crafted for you.

Purpose of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join the PEP Buying Team. Your role will be to source and compile a range that meets the needs of the Pep consumer market. The selected range must contribute to Pep's profit margin and price points, in line with the departmental directive.

Key Responsibilities 

• Supplier management(sourcing and loading) 

• Range building (Product sourcing & range development) 

• Product determination 

• Product order management(Administration) 

• Budget management and OTB control 

• Research about target market and competitiveness

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

• Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Fashion / Clothing / Interior Design or Purchasing Management)

• Computer Literacy (MS Office & Google Suite) 

• Creative, eye for detail and analytical business approach 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully fledged buyer 

• Willingness to travel

Competencies: Negotiating, Presenting, Structuring, Initiative, Drive, Cooperation, Persuasiveness, Innovating