Buyers Assistant at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is an essential requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 2 years previous experience in an Administrator or Buyer’s Assistant role within a retail/buying environment. 
• Proficiency in the latest G-Suite (Docs/Sheets/Slides) and Microsoft packages is an essential requirement.
• Working knowledge of a PLM system similar to Airtable is advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Retail, Administration, Fashion Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field would be an advantage.
• An understanding of the Retail Cycle & Buying process would be advantageous.
• Have sound numerical skills, together with the ability to complete numerical reports accurately.
• Have excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company. 
• The ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Have excellent time management, planning and organizing skills.
• The ability to work independently but at the same time be a team player.
• Have excellent attention to detail and be extremely accurate.
• Have a strong sense of integrity.
• Have an inherent desire to become a buyer in their future plan

Key Responsibilities

• To execute all administration relating to the procurement process to ensure on-time delivery as per the critical path dates/deadlines.
• To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s.
• To capture and monitor all purchase orders.
• To update and assist with style cards and sample management. 
• To effectively communicate and follow-up internally and externally.
• To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant external role players/key relationships.
• To continuously update all systems with the required information.