We're looking for people who:

- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.
• *Description**:
As a **Senior Buyer** you will contribute to the continued growth of Superbalist as manager of a number of categories within a department whilst managing members of the team. Your primary accountability is to build balanced range assortments, negotiating the best price and securing the right depth to deliver a desirable fashion offer targeted at a millennial customer.
• *Reports to**:
Buying Manager (Apartment)
• *The Role**:

- Be accountable for ensuring the Superbalist Customer is at the heart of everything that we do.
- Work with seasonal trend guides using internal as well as external resources to deliver the most desirable product that drives sales growth, and also entrenches Superbalist as a homeware destination in South Africa.
- Always be ahead of the competition and be the first to market by closely and obsessively monitoring global and local markets via social media, in-house tools, local competitive shopping and general web browsing.
- Collaborate closely with your retail planner to create balanced assortments in the right depth across the right items to optimise sell-through.Confidently compile and present quarterly product strats, range reviews and post seasonals to retail heads, supported by sales, customer and trend data.
- Manage the product process from design, briefing, development and sealing to go live on site.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to negotiate best price, great value offers and exclusive stock and brands
- Analyse and interpret data continuously to drive the right purchasing decisions; be adaptable and nimble enough to ensure all actions and reactions meet the demands of the customer.
- Monitor stock, sales, margin and assortment to ensure delivery of KPI's.
- Compile weekly trade feedback reports and present to your manager every Monday.
- Support the customer team in delivering a world class customer experience in product delivery & service.
- Manage and mentor buyers and assistant buyers within your team, creating a cohesive, results driven environment to support optimal performance and personal development.
• *Key Requirements**
- Matric (grade 12) exemption
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Design, BSC or BComm
- 6+ years' experience in retail, preferably within ecommerce, and 3 years experience in homeware buying specifically. Experience in buying both hards (Décor Accessories, Furniture & Lighting) & softs (Rugs, Bedding & Textiles) is beneficial.
- 2+ years' experience in managing a small team
- Competency in MS Office packages specifically in excel
- Deep knowledge and understanding of retail maths
- Proven ability in analytics & logical interpretation of data
• *_Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._