Homeware Buyer: Sourcing, Range & Launch Support

Profile Personnel; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel invites a commercially minded and highly organised Homeware Buyer’s Assistant to join our busy Buying Department. You will support supplier engagement, product sourcing, range development and product launches.

In this role you will coordinate communications, orders and catalog content, monitor stock and pricing, analyse sales trends and maintain accurate product records across platforms.

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Consumer Science, Fashion, Homeware, Product Management, Business Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good understanding of retail margins, pricing and stock management principles.
• Strong numerical, analytical and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support throughout the buying and product management process.
• Coordinate supplier communications, purchase orders and order administration.
• Assist with product sourcing, sample management and product development activities.
• Coordinate product imagery, marketing information and content for retail platforms.
• Monitor product performance, stock levels, pricing and trading information.
• Assist with analysing sales trends, retail margins and product performance.
• Maintain accurate product information, records and buying documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure the smooth execution of buying activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Accountability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Consumer Science, Fashion, Homeware, Product Management, Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Profile Personnel invites a commercially minded and highly organised Homeware Buyer’s Assistant to join our busy Buying Department. You will support supplier engagement, product sourcing, range development and product launches.

In this role you will coordinate communications, orders and catalog content, monitor stock and pricing, analyse sales trends and maintain accurate product records across platforms.