Buyer's Assistant

Ackermans


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Buyer/s.

Qualifications:

  • Matric (Essential)
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)

Experience required:

Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).

Knowledge & skills required:

We are looking for someone who:

  • Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
  • Builds and maintain relationships
  • Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
  • Can prioritise well and be assertive
  • 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
  • Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling

Key responsibilities:

  • To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:
  • Tendering processes
  • Preparation of discussion documents
  • Capture & monitor purchase orders
  • Style cards & sample management
  • Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples
  • To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:
  • Preparation of business plans (i.e. samples)
  • Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
  • Suppliers queries, answering phones, mark-downs & general administration
  • To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships
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