Buying Assistant

Position Purpose

Provide administrative support to Buyers and facilitate delivery of the business and required products.

Job Description

• Support the delivery of the category plan to facilitate commercial objectives and achieve financial performance targets.
• Maintain the Management Information Systems of the Buying Department to ensure that the operational needs of the team are met.
• Provide and maintain Management Information to assist in the delivery of category annual financial targets.
• Prepare, maintain and take ownership of the promotional brief to monthly deadlines.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers to assist in the day to day running of the category teams.
• Take ownership of consumer and branch enquiries, received in writing or over the telephone, to ensure high levels of customer service.
• Analyse data and make range and price recommendations during category range reviews.

Experience and Qualification

• MBA / BBA preferably in Finance or Supply Chain.
• 02 to 03 years of relevant experience.

Specific Requirements

• Fluent in spoken English.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Working across multiple functional areas.
• Knowledge of numerous Financial processes.
• Adapting to changing technologies and processes within the business.
• Comfortable to work from 12 p.m to 9 p.m.