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POSITION INFO:
Assistant Home & Living Buyer
Cape Town | Full-time
We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced retail and e-commerce environment. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about product, enjoys working with data, and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative team.
Purpose of the Role
As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buyer within a product category by managing key administrative and operational functions related to purchasing. You will play an important role in ensuring smooth product onboarding, supplier coordination, and order management.
? Key Responsibilities
? Complete all administrative documentation related to product loading into internal systems
? Liaise with suppliers to gather accurate product information
? Process amendments and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
? Support customer service teams with product, order, pricing, and sourcing queries
? Manage orders through the critical path process
? Pull weekly reports on incoming stock and follow up with suppliers
? Manage and coordinate sample processes between retail and production
? Prepare products and documentation for quarterly reviews
? Assist with pulling images and data for weekly sales and product meetings
? Maintain and organise the sample room
? Minimum Requirements
? Relevant Diploma
? At least 1 year experience in retail
? Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)
? E-commerce experience advantageous
? Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems
Key Competencies
? Strong attention to detail
? Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
? Strong organisational and planning ability
? Good interpersonal skills and teamwork
? Ability to manage time effectively
? Adaptable and open to learning
? What We’re Looking For
? Highly organised and efficient individual
? Strong administrative capability
? Comfortable working across multiple departments
? A proactive and solutions-driven mindset
