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