Junior Buyer / Admin Clerk

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Junior Buyer in Gauteng. This role is perfect for those who are organised, proactive, and eager to learn. You will be responsible for purchasing, managing vendor relationships, and handling essential admin tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in buying or administration and aim for growth in a dynamic retail environment. Call or email for more information as this is a great opportunity for beginners as well as those seeking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Matric with 1 - 2 years’ experience in buying.
• Studying towards a diploma or degree in a relevant field.
• 2 - 3 years experience in administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for buying from approved vendors and placing orders.
• Handle essential administrative tasks including purchase orders and cash-ups.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate terms.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Education

Matric with 1 - 2 years’ experience in buying

Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or Consumer Science

Job description

Overview

GET A FOOT IN THE DOOR AS A JUNIOR BUYER IN THE RETAIL SPACE!!!

• If you've completed your studies and are caught up in Admin - This is your chance to get a foot in the door.
• OR
• If you are already a Junior Buyer but need more exposure - This is your chance to grow!!

If you are organised, proactive, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

For any questions, contact Nicole on : 0810254403 or email : [e-mail]

Minimum requirements :

• Matric with 1 - 2 years’ exp. in buying.
• Study towards a Dip. / Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Consumer Science or related field.
• OR
• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Consumer Science or related field.
• 2 - 3 years Administration exp.
• Looking for a foot in the door as a Buyer.
• If you are a Sports enthusiast - it will secure your application.

Purpose of the role :

• You will be responsible for buying from approved vendors, placing orders, and ensuring departments have what they need to succeed.
• Using your knowledge of customer needs and market trends, you’ll help the company grow.
• You will also handle essential admin tasks, including purchase orders, stationery, and daily cash-ups.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Achieve budgeted sales, margins, and EBIT.
• Drive stock turns by managing OTB, monitoring inventory levels, and placing orders in line with supplier lead times.
• Analyse sales, stock, and product performance to support buying decisions and optimise product ranges.
• Maintain superior customer service by supporting stores, resolving queries promptly, and responding to e-mails within 24 hours.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Gather market intelligence, monitor competitor activity, identify trends, and assist in developing merchandise strategies.
• Support marketing and promotional activities by coordinating new product launches, preparing promotional plans, and ensuring stock availability.
• Complete general administration including buy-sheets, raising PO’s, maintaining pricing accuracy, and processing daily store cash‑up checks.
• Manage invoices, adjust PO’s where required, and distribute documentation to stores.
• Assist with block planning, promotional submissions, and verification of stock levels ahead of campaigns.
• Create and maintain product codes and item information on internal systems.
• Order stationery and carry out additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess execution, resolve issues, and support store teams.
• Prepare and submit reports relating to sales, stock, promotions, and performance.