Fazeela Safter
Fabric Buyer / Merchandiser
Cape Town
Summary
At Jacques Hau, excelled as a Senior Fabric Buyer by leveraging strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills to reduce procurement costs and ensure timely product delivery. Achieved competitive pricing through strategic sourcing, enhancing supplier efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated exceptional multi-tasking and attention to detail, optimizing purchasing strategies and fostering vendor relations. Passionate in procuring goods and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends. Looking to use smart mind and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges with in organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fabric Buyer
Jacques Hau
2015.04 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize purchasing decisions based on historical trends and market fluctuations.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
Buyers Assistant
Dermar Designs
Cape Town
2005.10 - 2015.03
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lenteguer High
Cape Town, South Africa 2001.04 -
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Pricing negotiations
Vendor Relations
Purchase Order Management
Multi-tasking strength
Customer Service
Negotiation
Delivery Management
Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Materials sourcing
Strategic Sourcing
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Senior Fabric Buyer
Jacques Hau
2015.04 - Current
Buyers Assistant
Dermar Designs
2005.10 - 2015.03
High School Diploma -
Lenteguer High
2001.04 -
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