Job Description:This position for Buying Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive: Buying is an exciting and highly challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling the business to achieve its long-term strategic objectives and profitability indicators.(ads1)Job Responsibilities:Achieving and exceeding the Company’s inflow margin and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetingsEnsuring that the correct suppliers are selected for the SBU & managed according to Company policies and proceduresEffectively influencing the selection of merchandise in line with the approved product matrix to meet the target customers’ needs in terms of price, quality and fashionability, to deliver to the Company’s agreed value propositionLeading & developing the Infants Buying Team (12 reports) by implementing sound people management practices, employee relations and a climate and culture of high performance.Ensuring that the appropriate product is selected and proposed to maximize sales in support of the agreed marketing, sales, and in-store visual merchandising planDetermining and managing the merchandise procurement process to ensure on-time delivery as per the agreed Company critical path datesDeveloping and influencing cross-functional partnerships with all specified key relationships (Planning, Marketing, Product Technology, Operations and Supply Chain functional areas)Developing, influencing, and driving the SBU’s seasonal product and purchasing strategy in line with Company objectives (i.e., the Business Plan)Job Requirements:Buying experience of which at least 5 years is at a senior level within a clothing/footwear/homeware retail environmentPrevious senior managerial experience to understand the inner workings and product strategies and philosophies of a business.Previous experience in leading a teamExperience in developing strategy and implementing strategic interventions in a rapidly changing global and local contextA relevant degree /qualification in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related fieldJob Details:Company:AckermansVacancy Type:Full TimeJob Location:Cape TownApplication Deadline: N/A(ads2)Apply Hereinstantcareers.net#J-18808-Ljbffr