Category Buyer

The Category Buyer maintains a commercially balanced and evolving merchandise program; aims to achieve profitability and hastened merchandise movement through effective buying and inventory management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulates and monitors OTB plan as approved by Merchandising Manager.
• Supports Merchandising Manager in setting directions through proactive feedback on the effectiveness of previous and current merchandise strategies as well as identification of focus, growth, and exit areas.
• Puts together a commercially balanced product range reflective of agreed business plans, market positioning and customer profile which may include e.g., SMU, Online exclusives.
• Communicates and negotiates with suppliers regarding samples, orders, FOB prices, MOQs and brand building support among others.
• Prepares line plan and works with Channel Merchandiser on distribution strategies...