Buyer's Assistant: Inventory, Suppliers & Product Support

Mr-Price-Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group is seeking a resilient Buying Support Administrator to assist the Buyer and Commercial team with administrative tasks, stock planning and reporting. You will help manage product listings, pricing updates and coordinate with suppliers to keep information accurate.

This role suits someone with 1-3 years in administrative, retail or supplier-facing roles, strong Excel skills, attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• 1-3 years' experience in an administrative, retail, buying support, merchandising, or supplier-facing role.
• Experience within retail, telecommunications, or a commercial environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle and telecommunications products would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buyer and wider Commercial team.
• Assist with stock planning, inventory monitoring, and identifying potential product shortages.
• Prepare and analyse sales, stock, and supplier performance reports.
• Support product listings, price updates, promotional activities, and new product launches.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product information, pricing, and specifications are accurate and up to date.
• Follow up on supplier agreements, deal letters, rebates, and finance-related queries.
• Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure promotions and product information are communicated effectively.
• Help resolve product, supplier, and operational queries in a timely manner.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mr Price Group is seeking a resilient Buying Support Administrator to assist the Buyer and Commercial team with administrative tasks, stock planning and reporting. You will help manage product listings, pricing updates and coordinate with suppliers to keep information accurate.

This role suits someone with 1-3 years in administrative, retail or supplier-facing roles, strong Excel skills, attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities.