Buyer

In brief

**Overview** This is a full-time position for a Buyer (Small, Large and Seasonal Appliances) at Pepkor Lifestyle, a discount retailer operating in Southern Africa. Pepkor Lifestyle supplies electronic goods, appliances, and related accessories to consumers in the mass middle market at competitive prices. The role is situated within the Group Merchandise department in Gauteng, specifically Johannesburg. **What you will do** As a Buyer for Pepkor Lifestyle within the Group Merchandise department, you will contribute to the division's continued growth. Your primary responsibilities include: * Building balanced range assortments throughout the category for the various brands in the Division. * Utilising internal and external trend sources to compile and present quarterly product statistics, range reviews, and post-seasonal reports to retail heads, supported by sales, customer, and trend data. * Managing the product process from design, briefing, and development to go-live on site. * Developing exit strategies for discontinued products/ranges while preserving overall margin. * Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to negotiate best prices, great value offers, and exclusive stock in line with company strategy. * Using sources of supply to develop products based on global trends in line with department strategy to produce world-class, balanced, locally relevant furniture & accessories. * Ensuring critical path timelines are adhered to and proactively flagging potential stock and delivery shortfalls. * Compiling weekly trade feedback reports through consistent analysis and interpretation of data to drive in-season sell-through and reduce markdown. * Working alongside Suppliers to ensure product quality is in line with the Division's standards. * Supporting the Marketing & Operations teams in delivering a world-class customer experience in product delivery & service. * Managing and mentoring Planners within your team, fostering a cohesive, results-driven environment for optimal performance and personal development. * Being proactive and innovative in all areas of your role to ensure maximum efficiency is achieved. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric (grade 12). * Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BsC or BComm. * 5-8 years’ experience in retail and more specifically within furniture or related industry. * Demonstrated buying record of accomplishment. * Competency in MS Office packages specifically in Excel. * Deep knowledge and understanding of retail maths. * Proven ability in analytical & logical interpretation of data. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following attributes and abilities: * Analytic * Decisive * Continuously learning & improving * Think big * Proactive * Obsess about the customer and the customer experience * Accountable * Able to collaborate with various role players internally and externally * Trustworthy, approachable and open minded * Able to simplify processes and solve complexity * First to market by obsessively monitoring global and local markets trends * Action orientated * Self-managed * Able to monitor stock, sales, margin and assortment to ensure delivery of KPI’s. **Deadline** 12 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/buyer-pepkor-lifestyle-3 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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