Buyer - Footwear
PEP
2026/11/06   Northern Suburbs (Cape)

Job Ref #: PEP-3644
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos – we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful, and believe in making our customers look and feel good.
Job Description

We are looking for a high-potential, diverse, quick-thinking, innovative and versatile buyer who is looking to apply their skills and talent to grow in the Buying team. Do you envision sourcing, compiling and building a balanced Footwear assortment? Can you see the bigger picture and work collaboratively with your peers to create the perfect story/capsule for our customers that reflects the season’s most wanted items?  Can you choose exciting products customers must add to their basket?

If you can challenge and grow with a team of passionate buyers determined to offer our remarkable customers the most-wanted product at the best price, this role has been crafted for you.

 

Purpose of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join the PEP Buying Team. Your role will be to source and compile a range that meets the needs of the Pep consumer market. The selected range must contribute to Pep's profit margin and price points, in line with the departmental directive.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

  • Supplier management(sourcing and loading) 

  • Range building (Product sourcing & range development) 

  • Product determination 

  • Product order management(Administration) 

  • Budget management and OTB control 

  • Research about target market and competitiveness

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

  • Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Fashion / Clothing / Interior Design or Purchasing Management)

  • Computer Literacy (MS Office & Google Suite) 

  • Creative, eye for detail and analytical business approach 

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully fledged buyer 

  • Willingness to travel

 

Competencies: Negotiating, Presenting, Structuring, Initiative, Drive, Cooperation, Persuasiveness, Innovating

 

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 16 November 2026

 

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV.

   

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.  

 

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.