About this role
Key Responsibilities:
- Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.
- Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.
- Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills
- 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.
- Manage Run a team cell to meet all KPI’s affectively
Qualifications and Experience:
- Have experience as a Buyer (6+ years essential)
- Integral understanding of the retail Buying Process
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
Skills:
- Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Uncompromising negotiation skills
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent Time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto)
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
Consistently on-trend, and always accessible, Coricraft has become Southern Africa’s interior inspiration. Since 1995, Coricraft’s founding store in Cape Town has grown to 44 showrooms across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. With easy and efficient online shopping, Coricraft comes to wherever you are.
South African born, we remain proudly local. Our Cape Town factory boasts highly skilled and experienced hands. Our manufacturing team knows their craft intimately, making unique couches to customer specifications. The value for money on lifetime purchases continues to make Coricraft South Africa’s most desirable furniture destination.Other facts
About TFG Limited
TFG holds a diversified portfolio of speciality retail assets across various product categories and consumer segments. The Group has a portfolio of 35 leading retail brands, with over 4600 outlets in 23 countries on five continents, offering customers a variety of speciality products including fashion apparel, jewellery, cosmetics, sporting apparel, electronics, homeware and furniture.
TFG has the largest speciality fashion and lifestyle retail footprint in South Africa and a growing presence in the UK and Australia.
With its vision to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for its customers, TFG has launched Bash, a lifestyle e-commerce offering, where the Group’s sought-after retail brands and loyal customers come together seamlessly in one virtual platform.
Visit us at www.tfglimited.co.za
What you'll do
- The Senior Furniture & Decor Buyer is responsible for procuring and building merchandise ranges aligned with company strategy while maximizing sales through effective sourcing and stock management. The role requires collaboration with planners and maintaining relationships with suppliers and key business functions.
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