Trainee Buyer at PnP

Pick n Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail chain in Cape Town is seeking a Buyer Assistant to help with selecting appropriate products for customers and stores. Key responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, and assisting in the buying process. Candidates should have a relevant degree or diploma in clothing or textiles and experience in the clothing environment is essential. Proficiency in computer applications is required, and a passion for fashion is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clothing environment required.
• Willingness to work long hours needed.
• Must be willing to visit stores regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyer with selection of products appropriate for customers.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best prices.
• Ensure quality standards are met for products.

Skills

Computer skills (Windows - Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge of clothing environment

Negotiation skills

Admin skills

Flair for colour and product

Education

BA/B-com or relevant clothing or textile related diploma

Tools

CorelDRAW

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth by buying a balanced product range that meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyer with selection of product appropriate for our customer and stores


• Negotiation with suppliers for best possible prices


• Liaising with suppliers to meet our production requirements


• Liaising with stores to ensure merchandise is properly displayed and merchandised


• Ensuring quality standards for our products are met


• Administration of the buying process

Qualifications

• BA/B-com or relevant clothing or textile related diploma at a registered institution


• Have computer skills (Windows - Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Have CorelDRAW, Photoshop (advantageous)


• Must have experience in a clothing environment


• Be willing to work long hours


• Be willing to visit stores regularly

Competencies

• Know the customer and the market that we are serving


• Be able to keep abreast of fashion trends


• Have a flair for colour and product


• Have an interest and passion for clothing


• Admin skills


• Negotiation skills


• Sense of urgency


• Assertive


• Team player


• Be able to develop self


• Energetic


• Opportunity minded