Buyers Assistant (Equipment) - Outdoor at Cape Union Mart

Job Description

• 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