We’re a close-knit group of Buyers managing a wide and diverse product portfolio, and with our exciting growth, we’re ready to welcome additional buying support. We’re looking for a versatile, passionate, and innovative Ladies Footwear Buyer to help take our products to the next level.

Ideally, you’ll have exposure to retail and footwear buying processes, a strong passion for product, a willingness to learn, and a proactive, can-do attitude. Our ideal candidate isn’t limited by convention, instead, they bring creative and strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without heavy reliance on advanced systems or rigid structures.

This is not your typical Buying role. It’s a unique opportunity to pioneer, innovate, and make your mark with one of South Africa’s most sought-after premium brands.

What will you be responsible for?

• Assisting in the formulation of seasonal strategies based on trade, market trends and guidance from the design team
• Assist the Buyers to conceptualize, build and deliver balanced and exciting ladies footwear ranges to the FOM customer
• Source new suppliers (international and local) and build meaningful long-term relationships
• Critical path understanding and implementation thereof
• Supply chain management across a variety of manufacturing countries
• Collaborate with QA to deliver high quality premium products to the SA market
• Work closely with the planning team to analyze sales, effectively manage OTB, and continuously drive growth through innovation
• Provide input to the marketing team to ensure optimal merchandising strategy in stores and online
• Buying-related administrative support

What you bring

• Minimum 3 year’s experience in a retail environment
• Knowledge of retail buying processes
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Problem solver with critical thinking mindset
• Strong organisation and time management skills, ability to prioritise and maximise productivity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different departments
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Keen to take initiative and drive change
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer

At Freedom of Movement, our mission is to be known as an inspirational and conscious South African brand that connects intimately with our customers by constantly delivering authentic lifestyle products of superior quality.

Working for Freedom of Movement means a fantastic position in an aspirational South African brand, where we inspire all personnel to create their own destiny and live their lives with true FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: the Freedom to dream | the Freedom to create | the Freedom to move.

You will be working in an environment with plenty of development opportunities, new experiences and opportunities to improve skill sets. You will be given the freedom to positively contribute and share in growing our business.

Our unique culture – Uhambo translates to “journey”. It encapsulates purposeful movement, resilience, curiosity and growth. Together we passionately work towards inspiring innovation and delivering products of superior quality.

Uhambo – together we move to inspire

Job Type: Full-time

Location: HQ, Unit 3 Harvest Park, Richmond Industrial Precinct, Cape Town

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Stay free & keep moving ✨