Buyer - Ladieswear

Job in Durban, 4056, South Africa

Listing for: Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30

Job specializations:

Retail
Merchandising

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and build commercially successful seasonal product ranges

Research local and international fashion trends and competitor activity

Source and develop innovative products aligned with customer needs

Analyse sales, margins, stock performance and retail KPIs to maximise profitability

Negotiate with suppliers to achieve target costs, quality and delivery

Manage the product development process from concept to delivery

Work closely with Planning, QA, Marketing and other departments to ensure successful product launches

Conduct market research and translate customer insights into winning product ranges

Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Buyer within a fashion retail environment

Proven product development and range-building experience

Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills

Experience managing sales, margins and stock performance

Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills

Relevant qualification in Fashion, Retail Buying, Merchandising or similar advantageous

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