A dynamic fashion retail Company is looking for an experienced Fashion Accessories Buyer with a strong balance of creative trend insight and commercial buying expertise. The role focuses on sourcing, developing, and managing seasonal fashion accessories across multiple categories, ensuring ranges are trend-relevant, commercially viable, and delivered within cost, quality, and timing requirements for local and export markets.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify upcoming fashion trends, colours, materials, and motifs relevant to the local and export retail markets.

• Develop and manage seasonal range plans in collaboration with design, sales, and planning teams.

• Brief, develop, and manage products with international suppliers and factories to ensure brand alignment, quality standards, and competitive pricing.

• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis to maintain a strong market position in trend-driven accessories.

• Source, negotiate with, and manage supplier relationships to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Raise purchase orders and monitor order progress in coordination with import, logistics, and merchandising teams.

• Analyse sales and stock performance to identify repeat opportunities, slow-moving stock, and assortment improvements.

• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and retail teams to align product ranges with promotional and display strategies.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Management, or Business.

• 3–5 years’ experience in buying or product development within fashion, accessories, or kidswear.

• Experience in FMCG or mass retail environments is advantageous.

• Proven experience working with international suppliers, preferably in the Far East.

• Strong trend forecasting, analytical, and commercial decision-making skills.

• Advanced Excel skills, including costing, sales analysis, and reporting.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
  CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.