# Senior Buyer \(Toys\) - Company: [Takealotgroup]() - Location: Cape Town - Team: Takealot\.com Buying - Posted: August 24, 2026 ## Job description [takealot.com](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*. ## Apply [Apply on Takealotgroup]() Canonical job page: