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Buyer (Beauty)

Takealot.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Takealot.com Buying
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business Science or Commerce)
  • 3-5 years of experience in a Buying Function within retail/commerce/e-commerce
  • Experience in Buying within the Beauty category
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Great Excel knowledge
  • Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs
Nice to have
  • Existing industry networks in Beauty
  • Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset
  • Passionate about the industry and the potential of e-commerce
  • Understanding of key business drivers within online retail
What the job really is

The Buyer (Beauty) at takealot.com will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to drive growth in the Beauty department. This includes sourcing new brands, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product availability while delivering on financial performance indicators. The role also involves collaborating with operations to enhance customer experience and managing promotional activities.

Benefits
  • Market related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
  • Great work environment
  • Opportunities for challenge and growth
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary mentioned
  • The role requires a proactive and dynamic approach, suitable for those comfortable with change
  • Focus on execution and results may not suit everyone
Job score3/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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