Sandton: Fashion Accessories Buyer posted by RPO Recruitment

A dynamic fashion retail Company is looking for an experienced Fashion Accessories Buyer with a strong balance of creative trend insight and commercial buying expertise. The role focuses on sourcing, developing, and managing seasonal fashion accessories across multiple categories, ensuring ranges are trend-relevant, commercially viable, and delivered within cost, quality, and timing requirements for local and export markets. Responsibilities: Research and identify upcoming fashion trends, colours, materials, and motifs relevant to the local and export retail markets. Develop and manage seasonal range plans in collaboration with design, sales, and planning teams. Brief, develop, and manage products with international suppliers and factories to ensure brand alignment, quality standards, and competitive pricing. Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis to maintain a strong market position in trend-driven accessories. Source, negotiate with, and manage supplier relationships to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery timelines. Raise purchase orders and monitor order progress in coordination with import, logistics, and merchandising teams. Analyse sales and stock performance to identify repeat opportunities, slow-moving stock, and assortment improvements. Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and retail teams to align product ranges with promotional and display strategies. Requirements: Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management, or Business. 35 years experience in buying or product development within fashion, accessories, or kidswear. Experience in FMCG or mass retail environments is advantageous. Proven experience working with international suppliers, preferably in the Far East. Strong trend forecasting, analytical, and commercial decision-making skills. Advanced Excel skills, including costing, sales analysis, and reporting. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities. Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally and internationally. Benefits Salary: negotiable. Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: . We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.