Assistant Buyer (Footwear and Accessories) Jobs

Assistant Buyer: Footwear & Accessories

Company Overview:
Footgear celebrates 21 years of bringing top footwear brands to South African families at unbeatable prices. From our Cape Town origins, we’ve grown to 210 stores nationwide while maintaining our commitment to quality and value.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Education: Matric Certificate
• Experience Required: 1-2 years in retail buying/sourcing
• Location: Western Cape
• Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Buying Support:

• Manage buying calendar and seasonal range development
• Coordinate product briefs and maintain accurate product data
• Conduct trend analysis and seasonal range reviews

Supplier & Inventory Management:

• Liaise with international/local suppliers
• Support price negotiations and order placements
• Oversee import shipping processes and quality control

Operational Excellence:

• Prepare pre-buy documentation and post-buy administration
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Merchandising)
• Manage product testing and size standardization

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in retail buying/sourcing (footwear preferred)
• Strong numerical aptitude with price negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage high-volume workloads
• Knowledge of SA retail landscape and economic factors
• Proactive approach with excellent organizational skills

Application Process

Important: Never pay any fees during the recruitment process.

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the Footgear career portal.

Prepare your CV free using online templates before applying.