Trainee Buyer at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• Deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth by buying a balanced product range that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Minimum requirements

• BA/B-com or relevant clothing or textile related diploma at a registered institution
• Have computer skills (Windows - Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Have corel draw, photoshop (advantageous)
• Must have experience in a clothing environment
• Be willing to work long hours
• Be willing to visit stores regularly

​​​​​​​Competencies

• Know the customer and the market that we are serving
• Be able to keep abreast of fashion trends
• Have a flair for colour and product
• Have an interest and passion for clothing
• Admin skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sense of urgency
• Assertive
• Team player
• Be able to develop self
• Energetic
• Opportunity minded

​​​​​​​ASSIST BUYER WITH:

• Selection of product appropriate for our customer and stores
• Negotiation with suppliers for best possible prices
• Liaising with suppliers to meet our production requirements
• Liaising with stores to ensure merchandise is properly displayed and merchandised
• Ensuring quality standards for our products are met
• Administration of the buying process

Closing date: 15 September 2025