Buyer: Stationery

Overview

, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Buyer to join our team. We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

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The position reports to the Divisional Buying Manager
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Purpose of the role:

To select and purchase merchandise, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demand and maximize sales and profitability.

• Develop a comprehensive strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
• Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings
• Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand
• Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)
• Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs
• Develop a promotional programme, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department
• Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints
• Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
• Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable)
• 3 - 5 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience
• Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)
• Great excel knowledge
• Knowledge of stationery buying

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to inform decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problem
• Strong product and buying planning skills
• Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning
• Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce
• Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail

• The power is in your hands
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  We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors
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  We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab, and make something great.
• Remote working
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  Love water cooler chats and working from home?  offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme
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  Learn from the best and become one of the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning:
  Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders; free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
• Good times
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  Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Staff discount
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  Millions of products across 28 departments.
• Birthday leave
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  Cake Day – your day off.
• Right tools, right job
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  Access modern tech and equipment.
• Help when you need it most
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  Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Free parking
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  Convenient commuting options.

EEO statement

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.