CareerPlan

Senior Buyer (Toys)

Cape Town OfficeFull-time2026-09-07 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead procurement and purchasing for the Toys category, driving sales growth, supplier relationships, and supply chain efficiency for Takealot's online retail platform.

Role type

Senior Buyer (Toys)

Builds

Toys product assortment, supplier contracts, and inventory availability for Takealot's e-commerce platform.

Domain

E-commerce retail / Consumer goods (Toys)

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic planning, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, financial performance analysis, stock management, promotional planning, data-driven decision making, product planning

Preferred skills

Existing industry networks, passion for Home industry, entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive Toys strategy to drive sales and brand growth; Manage and develop supplier relationships and negotiate contracts; Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators; Manage stock and availability including replenishment orders; Support operations and customer service teams with product queries and returns; Develop promotional programs and manage site merchandising.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities