Buyer: Stationery

<p><a href="https://www.takealot.com/"><strong>Takealot.com</strong></a>, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented <strong>Buyer</strong> to join our team.</p> <p>We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!</p> <p><strong>Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Scale:</strong> Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.</li> <li><strong>Learn:</strong> We work with the best of the best. Work alongside leaders and upskill in record time.</li> <li><strong>Grow:</strong> Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who’s who in the retail space</strong></p> <p>The position reports to the <strong>Divisional Buying Manager.</strong></p> <p><strong>Purpose of the role:</strong></p> <p>To select and purchase merchandise, ensuring the right products are available to meet customer demand and maximize sales and profitability.</p> <p><strong>Your mission, should you choose to accept it:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop a comprehensive strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings</li> <li>Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings</li> <li>Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand</li> <li>Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)</li> <li>Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs</li> <li>Develop a promotional programme, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department</li> <li>Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints</li> <li>Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)</li> <li>Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Diploma/Bachelor’s degree (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable)</li> <li>3 - 5 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience</li> <li>Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)</li> <li>Great excel knowledge</li> <li>Knowledge of stationery buying</li> </ul> <p><strong>The skills we need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated</li> <li>Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to inform decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problem</li> <li>Strong product and buying planning skills</li> <li>Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning</li> <li>Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus)</li> <li>Comfortable with change and excellent team player</li> <li>Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce</li> <li>Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail</li> <li>Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>The power is in your hands</strong>: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.</li> <li><strong>No doors</strong>: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab, and make something great.</li> <li><strong>Remote working</strong>: Love water cooler chats <em>and </em>working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.</li> <li><strong>Mentorship programme</strong>: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.</li> <li><strong>Naspers Tech Community</strong> <strong>&amp; Online Learning</strong>: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.</li> <li><strong>Good times</strong>: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini-golf, think good times).</li> <li><strong>Staff discount</strong>. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?</li> <li><strong>Birthday leave:</strong> Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Right tools, right job</strong>: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.</li> <li><strong>Help when you need it most</strong>: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.</li> <li><strong>Free parking: </strong>No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Like what you see?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>If you meet the above, you are an <strong>Extraordinary Mind. </strong>Apply today!!</p> <p><em>Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.</em></p>