Location
durban
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 15, 2026
Job Description
Purpose of the role
The Buyers Assistant supports the buying team in planning, sourcing, and coordinating merchandise to ensure the right products are available at the right time. This role involves assisting with product selection, tracking orders, maintaining vendor relationships, and contributing to the overall buying strategy.
Responsibilities
- Support the Buyer with day-to-day administrative tasks – from raising orders and managing samples to prepping for range reviews.
- Compiling pre-packs and communicating additional order information to suppliers.
- Supporting the team in all activities on a daily basis designed to ensure achievement of department budgets.
- Maintaining and arranging buyer samples according to predetermined instructions.
- Rail maintenance and product tracking.
- Assisting Buyers with preparing for key strategic meetings.
- Meeting required deadlines as per critical...