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 Buyers.

• 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, organising 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

• Matric (Essential)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail/Fashion/Administration or related field (Preferred)

Previous experience (at least 1 year) in a Buyer’s Assistant or Administrative role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).

• To execute all Administration relating to the procurement process:
• To update all systems with the required information
• To capture and monitor all purchase orders
• To update and assist with style cards
• To continuously update and maintain all filing
• Assist with managing on-time delivery by following‑up on all samples
• Sample Management
• To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent
• To continuously organise and maintain samples and sample rails
• To provide on‑going assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples
• To effectively support the marketing processes by providing relevant samples for shoots and campaigns.
• To communicate and follow‑up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers
• To assist with managing on-time delivery by following‑up on Red‑seal samples, Green‑seal samples, Fit samples and Marketing samples
• To communicate in an effective manner
• To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders