Buyers Assistant

Buyers Assistant page is loaded Buyers Assistantlocations: Kensington - Gautengtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 28, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103807It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Assist the buyer in compiling and executing the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. Provide day to day administrative support to optimize the performance (i.e. sales and cash margins) of the categories by being customer focused. Minimum Requirements University degree 1-2 Years Retail experience Proficiency in SAP and BW, MS Outlook and MS Word Good Excel skills Competencies Good communication skills Attention to detail Good numerical reasoning Organised, methodical and structured Providing service excellence to internal and external customers Ability to plan and co-ordinate a task/job realistically Task commitment and goal directed Attention to detail Be able to work under pressure, sense of urgency Key Responsibilities To be able to collate and pull adhoc statistical and exception reports on request To analyse reports, investigate anomalies and take appropriate action Prepare vendor take-on forms and check all supporting documents To attend buyer's negotiations with suppliers Monitor and manage execution of buying contracts and SLA's to the DC's To identify and verify PnP article data with external systems ensuring master data alignment To review and communicate aged and exit stock reports for buyer To be able to interact with relevant stakeholders on sales uplift information (indicator and stock management) To be able to investigate all price queries for the buyer To ensure all product life cycle activities are executed successfully Monitor performance of newly listed products and inform buyer Provide support to customer care teams To generate and analyse exception reports to ensure rebate target achieved Request creation of Article through the Electronic article take-on Maintain emergency pricing. Closing date: 27 September 2025 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Discover who we areAt Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let's shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.