Buying and Partnerships Manager

This role is about shaping what beauty means to our clients customers and building the partnerships that will define the future of retail in the region. As Buying & Partnerships Manager, you'll sit at the top of innovation and strategy, curating an irresistible product lineup while managing key relationships with retailers and brands that set us apart.

This role is ideal for a beauty-savvy professional who knows the power of product positioning, thrives on strategic negotiations, and dreams of turning trends into territory-wide success stories.

Who are we searching for?

• You're a market-savvy buyer with a sharp eye for beauty trends and emerging categories.
• You're a strategic partner who can balance relationship-building with business outcomes.
• You're a data-driven decision-maker who uses insights to drive smart buying and promotional strategies.
• You're a confident negotiator, skilled at securing favorable deals that drive margin and growth.
• You're a collaborative executor, ready to bring marketing, sales, and operations into alignment for success.
  
  

Your Responsibilities...

Buying Strategy & Product Selection

• You will source and select best-in-class beauty products and emerging brands aligned with our vision.
• You will make commercial buying decisions that balance trend, profitability, and brand fit.
• You will track product performance to refine the assortment and boost sales velocity.
  
  

Retail Partnership Development

• You will identify, pitch, and onboard retail partners that support our market growth strategy.
• You will build long-term, value-driven relationships that unlock exclusive deals and first-to-market opportunities.
• You will lead the negotiation and management of commercial contracts with partners and suppliers.
  
  

Performance Optimization & Strategic Execution

• You will monitor and analyze partnership performance, using data to guide promotions and offerings.
• You will collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, ops) to execute partnership plans seamlessly.
• You will ensure all ordering and buying processes comply with internal systems and quality controls.
  
  

Innovation & Brand Experience

• You will scout for untapped partnership opportunities to elevate the customer experience.
• You will work cross-functionally to position our brand as the go-to beauty distributor in every retail space we occupy.
  
  

To be considered, you should have...

• At least 3 years of experience in beauty buying, product sourcing, or B2B partnership management.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of securing favorable supplier terms.
• A strong pulse on beauty industry trends, emerging brands, and customer behavior.
• Experience managing multiple partnerships, projects, and promotional campaigns concurrently.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to translate insights into action.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with inventory and order management tools, and a structured approach to buying operations.
• Creative flair with the ability to see the bigger picture and the smallest details.
  
  

Why this role matters...

What our client offers and who they partner with directly defines customer promise. You're the connector between inspiration and execution, product and partner, vision and value. This role is central to not just what they sell, but how we're seen in the market.

Challenges you may face in this role...

• Balancing commercial targets with trend responsiveness and brand integrity.
• Managing complex relationships across suppliers, retailers, and internal teams
• Navigating fast-changing beauty trends in a competitive and demanding market.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams while ensuring agile buying cycles.
  
  

The goodies...

• A chance to shape the future of beauty in one of Africa's most exciting markets.
• Hybrid working flexibility and a dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a fast-scaling, trend-driven organization.
• Work with a passionate, creative, and mission-driven team committed to delivering excellence.