E-commerce Buying Administrator at Mr Price Group

Job Description
Who we’re looking for

• We’re looking for a full-time E-commerce Buying Administrator to join our Kitchen Buying Team. If you’re looking for a role working alongside our dynamic Omnichannel buying team in delivering exciting new products to market, then this is for you!

What your role looks like

• Taking direction from our Merchandising Manager, you’ll spend the bulk of your time sourcing the relevant information from our suppliers to list a new product which meets Yuppiechef's high standards.
• You will work between our category buyers & Web teams by facilitating our in-depth Product Listing process, by interacting with Suppliers in sourcing all relevant info to allow a product to ‘go live’ on our sales platforms.  You will also assist the buyers with admin-related tasks to improve team capacity.
• This is a role that requires a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Obsessing about obtaining the perfect info will be key in making sure you are successful in this role.

Who you’ll be working with

• You will be paired with a category buyer allowing you to gain key product knowledge and support a buyer in building ranges. We are a high-pressure team working towards strict deadlines but with a love for cool products and having fun while doing what we do best! We are a trendy bunch with an eye out for the next ‘cool’ thing!
• We love our pets, coffee, series and cake (basically any and all baked goods).

Responsibilities

Who you are

• You should have experience and a proven track record in an admin based supporting role. You have a passion for retail and a keen interest in e-commerce. You are a systems nerd looking to always improve the way we do things! You have high attention to detail and obsess about the little things! Anything less than 100% does not compute for you!

You are a good communicator (both in-person and asynchronously over email or chat), work well both autonomously and collaboratively, and enjoy honing your technical skills. People would also describe you as:

• Accurate
• Efficient
• Professional
• Observant
• Disciplined
• Calm and confident
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Passionate about all things Kitchen & Homeware related

Qualifications
Experience:

• You have experience working in an admin role, supporting a merchandising team
• Extremely organised and able to multitask (you will be managing over 400 listings at times)
• Experience in supplier relationships
• Exposure to working with branded suppliers
• You have worked in FMCG, appliances, branded goods or food division of a large retailer
• At least one year working in an eCommerce retail environment or in a similar role

Qualifications:

• Required: Relevant work experience in an office environment
• Any administrative, retail or merchandising tertiary qualification

Skills:

Technical skills:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills 

Personal skills:

• Excellent verbal and written skills (English)
• An ability to manage your own time and deliverables
• Excellent team player