Job Description

Merchandise Buyer - HomewareAre you passionate about homeware and driven by a love for textiles, bedding, and all things cozy? Were on the hunt for a dynamic and trend-savvy Merchandise Buyer to join our team and oversee our Bed & Bath category. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for curating collections that blend style with profitability, we want to hear from you!What your role looks like:

• This high paced role requires your high energy levels and eye for product to develop a product strategy that will ensure your company gains maximum profitability.
• Determine the product strategy for your department for the season.
• You will negotiate with suppliers on aspects of price, listing requirements, seasonal paid marketing initiatives, fabrication, and delivery dates.
• You will also collaborate with other functional areas such as Web team, Marketing, Resourcing and Visual Merchandising and supply chain to enable you to meet your portfolio objectives
• You will be reporting into Merchandising Manager and working closely with Buyers Assistants/Listing specialists and Planners

What Youll Do:

• Curate Collections: Build a well-balanced assortment of merchandise that resonates with our customers and maximizes department profitability.
• Trend Spotting: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and incorporating the latest trends in softs, textiles, and bedding into our offerings.
• Dynamic Teamwork: Collaborate with a vibrant, fast-paced team to drive success and innovation in our Bed & Bath category.
• Profitability: Responsible for maximizing sales and net profit by sourcing and constructing an appealing product range, aligned to company objectives.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience: Proven background working with softs, textiles, and bedding.
• Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for buying and a deep appreciation for homeware.
• Eye for Design: A keen sense of trend and design to keep our collection fresh and appealing.
• Team Spirit: Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where teamwork is key

What experience and skills you need for the roleExperience:

• Relevant degree or diploma (Interior Design, Retail Business Management, Textile, Consumer Science)
• 3-5 years Buying experience in category and product development is essential.
• Knowledge of merchandise systems/ applications
• Knowledge of various materials and fabrications and passionate about homeware
• Strong verbal and written communication including negotiation skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in stock management as well as managing a multi-seasonal view of current trade, previous performances and future opportunity
• Experience with pattern and design (advantageous)

• A strong track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Who we are:Were Yuppiechef, and see ourselves as helping people find moments of joy at home. Were here to offer outstanding and memorable service, while selling things that our customers love using. Were foodies and home lovers and aesthetes and early adopters, and were passionate learners more than were experts. We have a loved online store and 21 beautiful physical stores across SA, and were a proud member of the dynamic Mr Price Group. Our office in Westlake, Cape Town, has a view of the mountains, a beautiful Rancilio coffee machine, and plenty of books to borrow. Its filled with people who value excellence, and who like to make and eat pizza together. Were always looking for new people to teach us new ways of doing things and help us make big things happen, and wed love to know if you might be one of them.Environment, Values, Gear, Pay & BenefitsEnvironment:For the time being our team varies between working remotely and being in the office or a combination of both. You will need your own stable, high-speed internet connection for the days you work from home. When you are in our HQ offices in Westlake, youll find

• A fully-equipped, communal kitchen where you can use all the tools we sell
• A fully-stocked coffee stations where you can hone your barista skills
• Parking available

Values:People - Kindness and respect for everyoneTeam - Honouring each other's strengths makes us all strongerExcellence - Our best work always, no matter whos watchingIntegrity - Were the same all the way throughGrowth - We arent content to stand stillFun - We take the time to enjoy each other and what we doGear youll use:

• A Macbook
• Various online packages, reporting tools and dashboards

Pay and Benefits:

• Your salary is based on a Total Cost To Company model and includes:

• Medical Aid (Discovery) contributions
• Life, Death & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Annuity
• Employee Assistance programme
• Staff Discount at all Yuppiechef & MRP Group Retailers
• 17 Days Paid Annual Leave increasing to 20 days with length of service

Please note that preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.By applying for this role, I agree with the

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