Assistant Buyer

Superbalist; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the purchasing team. The role involves managing administrative tasks related to product loading, supplier communication, and sales reporting. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and at least one year of retail experience. The position offers a flexible remuneration package and a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and continuous learning.

Benefits

Market-related remuneration package

Staff discount on fashion

Birthday leave

Regular social events

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in retail (in the same/similar department).
• E-commerce experience is advantageous.
• Strong computer skills and an affinity to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative documentation related to loading products.
• Communicating with suppliers for product information.
• Processing amendments and communicating changes.

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant Diploma

Job description

Overview

About Us: Superbalist is South Africa’s highest rated fashion e-tailer with a steadfast commitment to being customer led, data backed and fashion forward. Our award-winning platform connects with millions of customers every month driving delight from the superior browsing experience to the unboxing and beyond. We’re now looking for talented and dynamic thinkers that will help take us to the next level of customer experience.

Purpose of the role

As an Assistant Buyer you will contribute to the continued growth of Superbalist as a partner to the Buyer within a product category (or categories). Your primary responsibilities include supporting the department across all administrative functions specifically related to the purchasing of products.

Responsibilities

• Complete all administrative documentation that is related to loading of products into the Superbalist system.
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load products.
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties.
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries.
• Managing orders through the critical path process.
• Pulling weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers to keep samples.
• Managing sample processes between retail and production.
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT’s.
• Pulling images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
• Maintaining the retail sample room.

Minimum requirements (qualifications and experience)

• Relevant Diploma
• Competency in MS Office packages specifically in Excel (preferably intermediate level)
• At least 1 year experience in retail (in the same/similar department)
• E-commerce experience is advantageous
• Strong computer skills and an affinity to learn new systems
• Time management
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates a high level of organizing and efficiency
• Focused on attention to detail
• Comfortable working across multiple departments
• Adaptability
• Open to continuous learning

Let’s talk about life @ Superbalist

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. Collab and make something great.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at Superbalist.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think lunch, think good times).
• Staff discount: The latest fashion at even better prices. What more could you ask for?
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your mandatory fun day off - you deserve it!
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Ready to make your mark and take your career to the next level? We’re waiting for you!

Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.