Cape Town: Home & Living Buyer posted by O’Brien Recruitment
Posted on 2025-09-12 00:00:00
| Employer | O’Brien Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Fashion/Textile |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Home & Living Buyer
Cape Town | Full-time | Office-based
Are you passionate about retail, home trends, and securing the best global brands? Were looking for a driven Home & Living Buyer to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our Home & Living categories.
Purpose of the Role
As a Home & Living Buyer, you will manage multiple categories and be responsible for building balanced product assortments that deliver the right price, first time. This role focuses on sourcing top global and local brands, negotiating competitive pricing, and curating trend-led merchandise that resonates with our millennial customer base.
Key Responsibilities
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Put the customer at the centre of all buying decisions.
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Research and develop seasonal trend guides using internal and external resources.
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Build and manage balanced range assortments across third-party brands and private labels.
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Establish and maintain strong partnerships with leading global and local brands.
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Negotiate profitable trading terms and manage supplier contracts.
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Oversee supply chain efficiency to ensure timely and cost-effective stock delivery.
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Monitor sales, margins, and stock performance against KPIs.
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Analyse and trade ranges in-season to maximise sell-through and minimise markdowns.
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Stay ahead of trends by monitoring global and local markets, social platforms, and competitors.
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Actively engage in youth and millennial culture to ensure relevance to our market.
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Support the customer team in delivering a world-class shopping experience.
Minimum Requirements
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Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BSc, or BComm.
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35 years retail experience, including at least 3 years in Home & Living buying.
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Strong adaptability and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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High attention to detail, organisational skills, and efficiency.
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Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Skills & Competencies
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Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
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Strong retail maths knowledge and commercial acumen.
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Proven analytical skills and ability to interpret data logically.
If youre passionate about retail and want to play a role in shaping innovative, trend-led ranges, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your retail buying career!
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