Trainee Buyer Mr Price Group

5 days ago


Durban, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

Are you super organized, a lover of aesthetics and homeware and have an eye for the latest trends? Yes? Well, you can be part of the team responsible for developing and selecting future homeware ranges for our customers.

**Qualifications: Do you have a Degree or Diploma or completing studies in 2024 for one of the following fields?

Interior Design
Textile Design
Retail Business Management

Please note, that shortlisted applicants for this role will form part of a Talent Pool for future Trainee Buyer roles in our Mr Price Home and Sheet Street Division.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity**

Responsibilities: Trainee's follow a bespoke structured program. With support and guidance they build key knowledge and skills that equip the role to develop category plans which demonstrate the ability to plan the right merchandise for the right stores at the right time as well as a strong understanding of all the financial measures around sales, stock & profit.Working at our Support Centre in Durban you will have a unique opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of buying at one of South Africa’s top international omnichannel retailers.What you’ll be doingYour main objective is to learn, while on the formal Trainee Program in conjunction with delivering administrative support to your Merchandise team ensuring everything runs smoothly. Maintain the Merchandise Process and make sure you support your suppliers in meeting each key deadline so that the product is on time. Manage and track hundreds of samples efficiently. Work closely with support departments like design, marketing, quality, resource, visual merchandise and your suppliers on a daily basis.We’d love to meet someone whoUnderstands who the Mr Price Home and Sheet Street customer is. Is super organized, able to use initiative and work in a fast-paced environment. Great attention to detail. Excellent communication skills & ability to build great relationships.
- At least 1 year of experience in retail or a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.



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