SUMMARY:
Future Careers is recruiting a Bathroom Buyer for a leading South African retailer based in Cape Town.
POSITION INFO:
You will develop and execute trend-led, customer-focused homeware ranges, managing the product journey from concept to in-store. You will build commercially viable, on-brand product ranges, collaborate closely with Design, Sourcing, and Marketing teams, and use customer insights and trend analysis to ensure your products stand out in the market.
The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of buying experience (homeware and bathroom preferred), a strong understanding of materials, fabrics, and product development, and a keen eye for emerging trends. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy turning trends into profitable product ranges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute seasonal plans by collaborating with Planning, Design, and Sourcing teams to deliver strategic product, fabric, and trading plans. Use global and local trend insights, customer analytics, and competitor research to shape product direction and highlight key seasonal priorities.
- Design trend-led, on-brand product ranges that meet customer expectations and business goals. Work with the design team on styling, fabrics, and colours, ensuring ranges align with pricing strategies and merchandising timelines.
- Partner with the Sourcing team on supplier selection, product development, costings, and technical requirements. Coordinate with Technical Product Development team to ensure samples, approvals, and final presentations stay on schedule.
- Work closely with Marketing to interpret customer analytics and feedback. Conduct market and trend research to stay ahead of competitors and deliver differentiated, compelling product offerings across all channels.
Education & Experience:
- A relevant degree /qualification in Fashion, Textile Design/Product Development /Merchandising or a related field.
- 4-6 year''s relevant buying experience. Homeware Buying experience preferred.
- Sound knowledge of material, fabric and product development and is crucial.
- Passion for keeping up to date with latest homeware trends.
- Proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualise products
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, PLM.
- Strong administratively, proactive and well-structured ways of working
- Understanding of business and buying processes and systems
- Retail market and industry knowledge
- Knowledge of markdown and mark up pricing, visibility to drive sales, sell-through
Please forward your CV to
Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
