Buyer

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Buyer to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

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

• →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.)

• Diploma/Bachelor’s 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 
• Skills, knowledge & abilities
• 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