Junior Buyer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lifestyle sector seeks an experienced Buying Administrator to provide vital support in managing the product lifecycle. You'll coordinate logistics, maintain supplier records, and work closely with various teams to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant qualification and a passion for lifestyle product development, with significant experience in a buying administration role. Strong organizational skills, fluency in English and Afrikaans, and proficiency in relevant software are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in buying administration or procurement support role.
• Proficient in data-entry tools.
• Experience in a retail, lifestyle or homeware environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to lifestyle buyers.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of samples from request to return.
• Act as a central point for operational coordination.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant diploma or degree in retail buying, commerce, or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Reference:10498 MLRConsultant:Michelle le RouxJob Description:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the lifestyle buyers, maintaining workflows that enable timely product launches
• Manage courier bookings, track local and international shipments, and proactively communicate updates or issues
• Oversee the full lifecycle of samples: request, receipt, tracking, organisation, and return where necessary
• Coordinate shoot logistics, ensuring that samples and required materials are prepared and delivered to the photography and creative teams on time
• Liaise with the procurement team to raise, monitor and update purchase orders with accuracy and urgency
• Populate and maintain internal systems with product details, specifications, imagery, pricing and launch dates
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse, e-commerce, creative and marketing teams to ensure a smooth product flow from development through to launch
• Maintain clear and up-to-date supplier records, and follow up on outstanding information, revisions or sample requests
• Assist in preparing internal documents such as product decks, costing sheets and seasonal tracking documents
• Act as a central point for operational coordination, ensuring that all moving parts are aligned and on track

Qualifications:

• A relevant diploma or degree in retail buying, commerce, supply chain or a related field
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in a buying administration or procurement support role, ideally within a retail, lifestyle or homeware environment
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and a systematic, process-driven mindset
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Comfortable working across multiple platforms and proficient in Excel, Outlook and data-entry tools
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively
• A passion for lifestyle product development and a deep appreciation of the brand identity and visual language

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.