Specialist Buyer (Accessories) (Northern Suburbs (Cape)) at PEP

Purpose of the job


As our Specialist Buyer, you won't just be managing a product line—you will be a key driver of growth and a brand custodian for our exclusive PEP-owned brands. You will be at the heart of our commercial strategy, bridging the gap between international factories, local suppliers, and our retail stores.


Key Responsibilities


Formulate and implement the strategy for our accessory range, driving margin and sales growth while keeping us ahead of the competition.
Negotiate high-impact deals and promotions with local and international suppliers, ensuring PEP is always the price leader.
Lead the development of our exclusive, PEP-owned brands, ensuring high product quality and brand resonance.
Work closely with Marketing, Planning, and Finance to bring campaigns to life, ensuring every promotion is an exciting win for our customers.
Manage the end-to-end value chain, from procurement and forecasting to shipping and delivery.


Requirements


Tertiary qualification, preferably purchasing/business management, consumer market and/or marketing management
5+ years in buying or account management, with at least 3 years of retail experience.
A proven track record of securing profitable deals and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Expert at calculating margins, interpreting trends, and managing product life cycles.
You are a master at organizing your work, structuring tasks, and holding teams accountable to deliver results.
You have high standards, a proactive nature, and the energy to take on new challenges.
A passion for people and building strong long term supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Financial management skills
PC literacy
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Meeting facilitation skills
In-depth understanding of the buying process
Understanding of the planning process; store operational process; supply chain processes; market understanding; marketing understanding; and product knowledge