BUYER ASSISTANT /JUNIOR BUYER – AA/EE

SUMMARY:
BUYER ASSISTANT /JUNIOR BUYER

POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the Department Manager to drive an aligned category strategy
• Execute on the department strategy/ tactical plan with the direction of the department

manager & Division Manager

• Plan to develop and drive growth across the department in sales, brands, suppliers and new

product listings

• Source and prioritize new brands and suppliers according to this growth plan and in line with

market trends and consumer demand

• Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators within the department

(sales, margin, listings availability, stock cover etc.)

• Support in managing and developing supplier relationships, negotiate good prices, improve

trading terms and manage suppliers according to strict SLAs

• Manage the approved promotional programme, source great product and manage site

merchandising for the department

• Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor

department returns, support the customer service team on product queries and resolving any

customer complaints

• Manage stock and availability (including replenishment orders, stock cover)
• Deliver on customer experience within the department (ensuring products are delivered on

time, supplier terms are aligned, product quality is managed etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (commerce degree preferable)
• 2 years commercial/retail experience
• Strong analytical ability, uses data to inform decisions
• Strong willingness to learn
• Proven track record of negotiation and stakeholder management
• Entrepreneurial/commercial mindset

Should you be interested in this position and meet the above criteria, forward your MS Word CV to priscilla@------

      Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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