Buyers Assistant

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time R104 000 - R156 000 per year

An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Buyers Assistant within the Outdoor department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to Buyers in all equipment-related activities, including range building, supplier meetings, email queries, and product briefs.
  • Manage sample room and sample processes, including:
  • Requesting and following up on equipment samples.
  • Preparing samples for reviews and technical evaluations.
  • Coordinating sample handover for photography and marketing.
  • Maintaining organized sample storage.
  • Track and follow up on approvals and pre-production sample submissions.
  • Update PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), product lists, and reports with accurate imagery and technical information.
  • Assist with onboarding new equipment suppliers into the system.
  • Administer product codes, raise purchase orders (POs), send POs to suppliers, and ensure PLM is updated with product codes and PO numbers.
  • Load products onto PLM after range reviews and maintain updates for any amendments.
  • Prepare and organize sample sales prior to allocated dates.
  • Support review preparation and track elements related to equipment product development.
  • Manage the process of samples being photographed for online listings.
  • Provide information for marketing and visual merchandising briefs.
  • Assist in compiling store performance reports.
  • Offer visual support, such as preparing PowerPoint presentations for internal meetings.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Advantageous)
  • Candidates who have 1-2 years in a similar role will be given preference
  • Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must
  • Product knowledge i.e. knowledge of consumer electronics and related products and trends
  • The ability to multitask & organize is essential to the role

Job Related Behavioural Competencies.

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Eagerness to learn.
  • Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
  • Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
  • Team player
  • Ability to build strong relationships.
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

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