Buyer - Electronics Outdoor

at  Cape Union Mart International

An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Buyer for the Consumer Electronics Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 and diploma/degree in retail or relevant industry
• At least two years’ work experience as a fully-fledged retail buyer
• Working with OEM product (product development)
• Working with international brands (merchandise and marketing departments)
• Microsoft office package (PPT, EXCEL, Word and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding of the product life cycle of both OEM and external brands
• Relevant Industry/Product knowledge of Consumer Electronics
• Commercial acumen and ability to calculate margins, price targets and other key buying metrics on the fly
• Ability to travel locally and overseas

• Sourcing, development and updating of OEM products across power, lighting, wearables, and other electronic categories
• Range development and relationship management with external global brands
• Oversees all buying administration in the department
• Works closely with the planner on OTB control
• Prepare and present range reviews to management
• Ensuring images available for E-commerce
• Responsible for all marketing briefs and must ensure suitable/relevant products are presented
• Keeping abreast of local and global trends in the industry
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure on-time launches according to internal critical paths and market launches of new branded products
• Provide a good range of merchandise that meets our quality standards, consumer needs and product trends
• Ensure pricing of the products are competitive (OEM), in line with market (external brands) and within GP targets and the pricing policy.
• Ensure new and replenishment products are delivered timeously for the season.
• Report on major competitors once per season. Ensures that company benefits from cost saving strategies.
• Selecting and sourcing reliable suppliers
• Negotiating rebate schemes with external suppliers, and ensuring these are paid out timeously when conditions are met
• Minimise risk through monitoring high risk suppliers (late deliveries, reliability, quality) - Maintaining and improving supplier relationships and ensuring that suppliers understand and adhere to our terms.
• Follow up on orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Working with the relevant authorities to ensure products meet South African consumer standards and all import paperwork is up to date
• Ensure proper testing of OEM products before going to market
• Undertaking store visits and interacting with managers, staff and customers to gauge stores/customers’ needs/wants
• Co-ordination of training of store staff to ensure sell-through
• Keeping up to date on stock levels and customer profiles