Buyer
PEP
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Merchandisers keep shelves stocked, priced and presented in store. It is one of the most accessible entry points into retail, and matric is often the only formal requirement.
Job description
We are looking for a high potential, diverse, quick thinking, innovative and versatile buyer, who is looking to apply their skills and talent to grow in the PEP Buying team. Do you envision sourcing, compiling and building a balanced clothing assortment? Can you see the bigger picture and work collaboratively with your peers to create the perfect story/capsule for our customers that reflect the season’s most wanted items? Can you choose exciting products that customers must have as an added item to their basket?
If you can challenge and grow with a team of passionate buyers determined to offer our remarkable customers the most wanted product at the best price, then this role has been especially crafted for you.
Purpose of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join the PEP Buying Team. Your role will be to source and compile a range that meets the needs of the Pep consumer market. The range selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance with the departmental directive.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier management(sourcing and loading)
- Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
- Product determination
- Product order management(Administration)
- Budget management and OTB control
- Research about target market and competitiveness
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Fashion / Clothing / Interior Design or Purchasing Management)
- Computer Literacy (MS Office &Google Suite)
- Creative, eye for detail and analytical business approach
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as established buyer (Clothing/Footwear/Homeware)
- Willingness to travel
Competencies: Good communicator, strong team player, confident, strong business acumen, negotiation and influencing, stress tolerance, building and maintaining relationships internally and externally, willingness to travel occasionally.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 07 September 2026
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your
application as being unsuccessful.
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.
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