Buyer

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN002862/TK

Date posted:

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A Buyer is required to join one of South Africa’s leading importers and distributors of fashion and beauty accessories. This position is based in Sandton.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:
Buying & Product Development:

Identify and source fast-moving fashion accessories, gift items, and beauty tools aligned with seasonal trends and retailer strategies.
Build product ranges tailored to different retail formats and target markets.
Manage critical paths, pricing, MOQ negotiations, and order timelines with overseas suppliers.
Monitor sales, react to performance, and initiate repeat or markdown strategies.

Design & Visual Communication:

Create clear and accurate product CADs and mock-ups for presentation and development.
Design packaging artwork (hang tags, header cards, blister packs, etc.) in accordance with retailer guidelines and brand positioning.
Assist in the design of marketing materials and lookbooks for internal and client-facing use.
Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and layout across product lines and categories.

Trend & Market Research:

Analyze local and international markets for trend direction and competitor activity.
Interpret seasonal trends into commercial product ideas, including moodboards and colour palettes.
Present concept and range boards to senior management and retail buyers.

Requirements:

3+ years’ experience in retail buying or product development in fashion (preferential)
Intermediate graphic design experience in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong commercial eye with a deep understanding of trend application in a mass retail context.
Experience working with Chinese suppliers and managing import timelines and costing.
Excellent presentation, planning, and communication skills.
Adobe Illustrator – Essential for product CADs and tech packs.
Photoshop – Retouching, marketing visuals, and mock-ups.
InDesign – Layouts for presentations, catalogues, and lookbooks.
Excel – Budgeting, costing sheets, and order tracking.
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Flexible and fast-thinking – able to pivot based on trends or retailer needs.
Creative and analytical mindset – balancing design with commercial acumen.
Team player who thrives in a deadline-driven, trend-conscious environment.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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