Buyer Assistant

6 days ago

Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa Van Schaik Bookstore Full time R104 000 - R208 000 per year

Buyer Assistant

Head Office - Durbanville

Van Schaik Bookstore is looking for a hands-on, customer-focused Buyer Assistant to assist the Category Buyers with daily operations and contribute to our purpose of serving the education sector. We're seeking a driven individual who values respect, stays informed, strives for excellence, encourages creativity, and with integrity.

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Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager: Non-Books, the successful candidate will perform various duties incidental to the operation of stationery/product services as directed:

·      Maintain product listings, pricing and changes on VSOS

·      List approved products and confirm product details with suppliers

·      List products as requested by stores through the "Non-stock items" on VSOS

·      Place approved products on promotion when required

·      Update supplier product and price changes upon supplier notifications

·      Confirm sell prices with stores upon request

·      Process assigned product quotations

·      Source products and confirm pricing with suppliers

·      Process orders with suppliers

·      Assist stores with product enquiries

·      Assist with adhoc office duties

  • Attend supplier meetings

·      Complete tasks given by Manager

Requirements:

  • Senior certificate
  • Detail and deadline orientated
  • Strong negotiating skills and able to network and develop key relationships with suppliers
  • Communicate effectively through written and verbal mediums
  • Proficient in English
  • Computer literate (MS Office suite) and MS Outlook
  • 1–2 years in a retail or buying support role preferred.

We offer a market-related cost-to-company package inclusive of medical aid and provident fund.

Clearly indicating the position you are applying for, please forward your CV (no certificates) to

CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2025

(Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates by no later than 28 November 2025).

Van Schaik Bookstore is under no obligation to fill this position.

Commencement of duties: as soon as possible

Given the employment equity policy of Van Schaik Bookstore, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

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