Buyers Assistant

4 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa SMD Technologies Full time

Our Kids Licensing Division is looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Category Manager. If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Grade12/Matric certificate
- A relevant tertiary qualification

**Experience**:

- Previous experience (preferably 2 years) in an Administrative or Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
- Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
**Skills**:

- Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
- Builds and maintain relationships
- Resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
- Prioritise and be Assertive
- Work independently, as well as be a team player
- Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
- Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
- Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
- Has a strong service & detail orientation
- Is able to be “hands on” and take an interest in range and product development.
- *

**Key Responsibilities**

1. To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:

- To update all systems with the required information
- To capture and monitor all purchase orders
- To continuously update and maintain all filing

2. To effectively manage all samples throughout the entire Merchandising cycle:

- To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent
- To continuously organise and maintain samples
- To provide on-going assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples

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

- To assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on product and packaging designs, PP samples and Mass Production.
- To communicate in an effective manner
- To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders

4. Provide general assistance to the Buyer/s:

- To continuously assist and support the Category Manager during all stages of the Merchandising Cycle

  • Executive Assistant

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Harmony Home Buyers Full time

    **Executive Assistant (Full-Time) — Real Estate Team** We’re a small but seasoned real estate team (7+ years in the business) looking for a Full-time Executive Assistant who can help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. We need someone sharp, organized, and personable—someone who’s just as comfortable handling spreadsheets and systems as...

  • Assistant Buyer

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Nesbitt Consulting Full time

    **Assistant Buyer Responsibilities**: - Carry out the procurement function across oils and fats commodities under the mandates and guidance of the department head. - Writing, placing, and tracking purchase orders. - Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price. - Negotiating with vendors and building positive,...

  • Jnr Buyer

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pronto Labour Team Full time

    **JUNIOR (JNR) BUYER**: - Minimum 3-4 Years' working experience as a Jnr Buyer - MUST have a **Valid Driver's License and willing to perform** **Driver's duties**, if and when required - **Computer Literate**: - Willing to assist with **Admin duties, if and when required**: - **MUST** be Bilingual in **AFRIKAANS & ENGLISH**: - **MUST** be **TECHNICALLY...

  • Buyer

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Vivo Group Full time

    **Job Title**: Buyer **Job Purpose**: To perform procurement activities and support purchasing operations in compliance with procurement policies and regulations. **Key Responsibilities**: Receive and process purchase requisitions. Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations. Issue purchase orders and track deliveries. Maintain supplier databases...

  • Jnr Buyer

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pronto Labour Team Full time

    **JNR BUYER**: - 2-3 Years' Buying experience - MUST be fully Bilingual in **ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS**: - **MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LISENCE**: - Prepared to **assist with Admin as well as Driver duties**, if and when required.

  • Jnr Buyer

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pronto Labour Team Full time

    **8 JNR BUYER - Manufacturing Industry** - Computer Literate - **MUST** have a **Valid Driver's License - MINIMUM 3 Years**: - Willing to **Assist with Admin duties, if and when NEEDED**: - **MUST **have **Technical accumen/understanding**: - Fluent in AFRIKAANS & ENGLISH

  • Jnr Buyer

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pronto Labour Team Full time

    **JNR Trainee Buyer - THIS IS A JUNIOR/ENTRY LEVEL** **POSITION** - **BIO/CHEMISTRY** Degree - 1-2 Years' working experience at a **PHARMACEUTICAL** Company - Computer Literate - willing to assist with ADMIN duties - Will be Trained as a BUYER

  • Used Vehicle Buyer Pod Assistant

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa WeBuyCars Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a young and energetic Assistant to our Used Vehicle POD Buyers! This is an entry level position, with possible opportunities for growth. Duties and Responsibilities: - Assist with various admin relating duties and responsibilities regarding buying of vehicles - Responsible for all sign-ups, contract signing etc. Further...

  • Systems, Buyer and Customer Services Manager

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa RX Full time

    Would You Like to Innovate and Lead in Systems, Buying, and Customer Services! Join Us as a Systems, Buyer, and Customer Services Manager. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated professional to recruit buyers for African content, support exhibitors and buyers, and oversee customer service initiatives for events. This role involves managing registration...

  • Procurement Project Assistant and Buyer

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    A luxury global architectural company has an exciting growth opportunity for an attention to detail and driven Procurement Project Assistant and Buyer. **Responsibilities** - Provide a strategic, efficient, professional and flexible procurement service which will deliver optimum value for money, cost savings and best quality of service - Ensure that all...