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