Senior Buyer (Toys)
takealotcom
Cape Town
Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Other
- Takealot.com Buying
Job description
[](https://www.takealot.com/), South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented **Senior Buyer (Toys)** to join our **Retail Team** in Cape Town.
The successful incumbet will be responsible to take a leadership role in the procurement and purchasing process within Takealot, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and making strategic decisions to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while also mentoring and providing guidance to junior buyers within the procurement team.
This position reports to the **Divisional Buying Manager**
**Your responsibilities will include:**
- **Develop a comprehensive Toys strategy/plan to drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings**
- **Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new product listings**
- **Drive innovation by sourcing and prioritizing new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand**
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department (sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)
- **Manage and develop supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs**
- Develop a promotional programme, source great deals and manage site merchandising for the department
- Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints.
- Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
- Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)
**Qualification & Experience:**
- **5 years related retail buying / commerce / e-commerce experience**.
- **Experience in buying for Toys category**
- **National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree** (Business Science or Commerce degree preferable).
- **If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isn't met, at least 8 years related retail / commerce / e-commerce experience will be required**.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Existing industry networks a significant plus.
**Attributes Required**:
- Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to inform decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problem.
- Strong product and buying planning skills.
- Ability to manage priorities according to clear prioritization and structured planning.
- Ability to build lasting supplier relationships and manage according to SLAs (existing industry networks a plus).
- Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
- Passionate about the Home**industry** and the potential of e-commerce.
- Understanding of the key business drivers within online retail.
- Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset.
**The Environment**:
- We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments!)
- Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
- Got feedback? Bring it on! We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input 🔄
- Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking!
**Like what you see?**
If you meet the above you are an **Extraordinary Mind** so come and join us!
*Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply*.