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Buyers Assistant

Pepkor SpecialityZA

3 days ago

Job description

Job title : Buyers Assistant

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : October 25, 2025

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Qualifications

A Grade 12 Certificate / Matric is an essential requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

2 years previous experience in an Administrator or Buyer’s Assistant role within a retail / buying environment.

Proficiency in the latest G-Suite (Docs / Sheets / Slides) and Microsoft packages is an essential requirement.

Working knowledge of a PLM system similar to Airtable is advantageous.

A relevant qualification in Retail, Administration, Fashion Design / Clothing Production / Product Development / Merchandising, or a related field would be an advantage.

An understanding of the Retail Cycle & Buying process would be advantageous.

Have sound numerical skills, together with the ability to complete numerical reports accurately.

Have excellent relationship-building and networking skills.

The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company.

The ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.

Have excellent time management, planning and organizing skills.

The ability to work independently but at the same time be a team player.

Have excellent attention to detail and be extremely accurate.

Have a strong sense of integrity.

Have an inherent desire to become a buyer in their future plan

Key Responsibilities

To execute all administration relating to the procurement process to ensure on-time delivery as per the critical path dates / deadlines.

To provide general assistance to the Buyer / s.

To capture and monitor all purchase orders.

To update and assist with style cards and sample management.

To effectively communicate and follow-up internally and externally.

To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant external role players / key relationships.

To continuously update all systems with the required information.

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