Permanent Apparel Buyer – Tekkie Town Vacancies
Job Description
Tekkie Town Vacancies – Apparel Buyer
Job Purpose
Tekkie Town is seeking a dynamic and passionate Apparel Buyer to execute the company’s product and purchasing strategy, achieving sales and profit objectives. This key role involves sourcing, range-building, and maintaining brand integrity for our private label apparel. A love for sports-related fashion and a keen eye for trends are essential.
Key Responsibilities
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Build customer-focused apparel ranges across categories and genders that embody style, quality, and trend relevance.
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Develop Good/Better/Best tiered product ranges, balancing core, seasonal, and trend items.
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Partner with suppliers to source high-quality products within budget and on schedule.
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Manage procurement administration to ensure timely execution in the supply chain.
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Ensure all products meet agreed quality specifications and standards.
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Apply brand-relevant trends to the department and categories.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to support merchandising, planning, and logistics.
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Drive margin growth and meet sales targets.
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Travel locally and internationally as required.
Qualifications & Experience
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Relevant degree/qualification in Fashion/Textile Design, Clothing Production, Product Development, Merchandising, or related field.
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Minimum 3 years’ buying experience in sports, athleisure, or casual apparel.
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Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and retail clothing market trends.
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Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with a PLM system (e.g., Airtable) advantageous.
Skills & Attributes
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration at all levels.
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Strategic thinking with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
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Commercial mindset with a focus on innovation and differentiation.
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Resilient, tenacious, and able to perform under pressure.
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Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
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Highly organized with effective time management and attention to detail.
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