Buyers Assistant

Our Kids Division is looking for a resilient and hard-working team player to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Category Manager. If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career. Our company is a B2B wholesale retail distributor and we would require someone with retail buying experience.

• Grade12/Matric certificate
• A relevant tertiary qualification

• Previous experience (preferably 2 years) in an Administrative or Buyer's Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Skills:

• Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Prioritise and be Assertive
• Work independently, as well as be a team player
• Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
• Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
• Has a strong service & detail orientation
• Is able to be 'hands on' and take an interest in range and product development.

1. To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:

• To update all systems with the required information
• To capture and monitor all purchase orders
• To continuously update and maintain all filing

2. To effectively manage all samples throughout the entire Merchandising cycle:

• To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent
• To continuously organise and maintain samples
• To provide on going assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples

3. To communicate and follow up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role players/key relationships:

• To assist with managing on time delivery by following up on product and packaging designs, PP samples and Mass Production.
• To communicate in an effective manner
• To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders

4. Provide general assistance to the Buyer/s:

• To continuously assist and support the Category Manager during all stages of the Merchandising Cycle

SMD Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of employment equity. In accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Plan and the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Applications from persons with disabilities are encouraged.