Buying Assistant

MyRunway; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MyRunway is seeking a detail-oriented Buying Assistant to support the buying team with various administrative tasks. This dynamic role involves coordinating offers, managing product samples, and facilitating communication with suppliers in the vibrant world of online fashion. Ideal candidates are data-driven, organized, and thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Relevant ecommerce admin experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the buying team with admin tasks and product descriptions.
• Coordinate offers and ensure communication with suppliers.

Skills

Data-driven

Organization

Communciation

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, data-driven, and ready to dive into the fast-paced world of online fashion? MyRunway is looking for a dynamic Buying Assistant. If you thrive in an admin-focused environment and have a knack for crunching numbers, then this position might be perfect for you.

At MyRunway, we're dedicated to innovation and excellence in the online fashion space. Join our team and immerse yourself in a supportive environment where your admin and data skills will be valued and developed.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the buying team with admin tasks like a pro.
• Get in on the action by helping coordinate offers that'll leave our customers swooning.
• Be the bridge between our buyers and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication all around.
• Dive into the world of samples—capturing, naming, and crafting killer product descriptions.
• Upload offers with flair and precision.
• Keep the communication flowing smoothly with our internal stakeholders.
• Dive into ad hoc projects with enthusiasm and creativity.

To Succeed in This Role, You Need to Be :

• Data-driven and commercially savvy—always keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest trends.
• A whiz with computers, especially when it comes to Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Super organized with killer admin skills that'll keep our operations running like a well-oiled machine.
• A hard worker with a keen eye for detail.
• A quick learner who thrives under pressure and sticks to tight deadline
• Crunch numbers like a pro
• Ready to hustle in a fast-paced, data-driven world

Experience :

• A degree is awesome, but we're all about relevant experience.
• Previous ecommerce admin experience would be a major plus.

Runway is committed to transformation and redressing of past inequalities. Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process.

Thanks so much for your interest in MyRunway! We’re lucky to receive a lot of applications, and while we try to respond to everyone, if you don’t hear back from us within two weeks, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates. We truly appreciate you taking the time to apply!