Website Truworths
Truworths (officially Truworths International Ltd) is a major South African clothing, footwear, and accessories retailer.
About Truworths
Truworths (officially Truworths International Ltd) is a major South African clothing, footwear, and accessories retailer. Founded in 1917, the company operates a portfolio of in-house and licensed brands across physical stores and online platforms, primarily in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Application Overviews
| Reference Number | TRU241223-3 |
| Job Title | Trainee Buyer |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Cape Town |
Job Description
We have an exciting job opportunity for a Trainee Buyer role on our Merchant Training Programme. You are all about fashion! You take inspiration from international style trends and apply it to your range to ensure you provide the South African consumer with the hottest fashion looks. Your negotiation skills, creative flair and strong administrative skills are critical to your success to grow as a Buyer. This role will be based at our head office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
• Creative and conceptual input
• Develop fashion ranges that are fashion forward to meet our customers needs
• Product design and construction
• Combine trend information with commercial awareness
• Constant product analysis
• Optimising relationships with suppliers
• Negotiation
• Managing budgets
Qualifications and Experience
• Creative qualification
• Preferably fashion degree/ diploma
Competencies
• A passion for the world of fashion
• Strong negotiation skills
Important Notes
Please ensure a copy of your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and/or Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile.
To apply for this job please visit truworths.graduate.erecruit.co.
