Buying
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Ackermans Support Centre
Buyer's Assistant
We are looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Buyer/s.
Qualifications:
- Matric (Essential)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)
Experience required:
Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
Knowledge & skills required:
We are looking for someone who:
- Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
- Builds and maintain relationships
- Is proficient in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Has an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle & Buying process
- Can prioritise well and be assertive
- Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
- Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
- Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
- Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling
Key responsibilities:
1. To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:
- Tendering processes
- Preparation of discussion documents
- Capture & monitor purchase orders
- Style cards & sample management
- Assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on all samples
2. To provide general assistance to the Buyer/s with:
- Preparation of business plans (i.e. samples)
- Preparation for all merchandise related activities that require product to be pulled, sorted, ordered and hung
- Suppliers queries, answering phones, mark-downs & general administration
3. To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role/key relationships
- Department
- Buying
- Role
- Buyer's Assistant
- Locations
- Ackermans Support Centre
- Employment type
- Full-time
Buying
·
Ackermans Support Centre
Buyer's Assistant
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