Buyers Assistant - Paarl

Recruiter:

Vine Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000267/AE

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists in the Boland for a well-organised and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join a dynamic lifestyle buying team. This key support role ensures the smooth administrative and logistical flow that enables products to arrive on time and meet the required standard.
The Buying Assistant handles day-to-day operations, allowing buyers to focus on sourcing and creative direction. With strong attention to detail and cross-team coordination, this role is vital in maintaining high product standards and seasonal consistency.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements
Diploma or degree in retail buying, commerce, supply chain or related field
3–5 years’ experience in buying admin or procurement support, ideally in retail or homeware
Excellent organisational skills and a process-driven mindset
Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and data-entry tools
Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
Interest in lifestyle product development and brand alignment

Responsibilities
Provide admin support to buyers and maintain timelines for product launches
Book couriers, track shipments, and communicate updates
Manage sample logistics: requesting, receiving, tracking, organising, and returning
Coordinate photoshoot logistics and sample preparation
Work with procurement to raise and update purchase orders
Maintain internal systems with accurate product data and timelines
Collaborate with warehouse, e-commerce, creative and marketing teams
Keep supplier records up to date and follow up on outstanding info or samples

Please email your CV through to with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups.

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