Senior Buyer: TFG Beauty

Job Description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.
• Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI’S
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international)
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy  
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures    
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions. 

Qualifications

• 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