Commercial Buying & Inventory Coordinator

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group in Durban is seeking an organised Buying Support Administrator to assist the Buyer and Commercial team with administration, reporting and supplier coordination.

You will help with stock planning, inventory monitoring, and preparing sales and supplier performance reports, plus support product listings and price updates.

The role calls for 1–3 years in administrative, retail, buying support, merchandising or supplier-facing positions, with solid Excel and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, telecommunications or a commercial environment is advantageous.
• Intermediate Excel and MS Office skills required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

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

Attention to detail

Excel

Time management

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Mr Price Group in Durban is seeking an organised Buying Support Administrator to assist the Buyer and Commercial team with administration, reporting and supplier coordination.

You will help with stock planning, inventory monitoring, and preparing sales and supplier performance reports, plus support product listings and price updates.

The role calls for 1–3 years in administrative, retail, buying support, merchandising or supplier-facing positions, with solid Excel and strong communication.