Pick n Pay

Buyers Assistant

Support Office - Gauteng Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Hypermarkets are looking for an experienced Admin Assistant. The Admin Assistant in the Senior Buyer's office plays a vital role in supporting the buying and procurement processes within a retail environment. This position involves managing day-to-day administrative tasks, coordinating communication between suppliers and internal departments, and assisting the Senior Buyers in maintaining efficient and organized operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail setting.

3 Years retail experience

Preferably University degree

Valid Driver’s Licence

Must have working knowledge of retail buying

Previous experience in buying office will be advantageous

Excellent computer skills i.e. Excel and SAP

Competencies:

Excellent communication skills

Methodical/Structure work ethic plan

Organise and follow up on activities and plan

Attention to detail

Adaptive to changing business environment

Adhere to standards and policies

Customer orientation

Relationship between good stock control and sales

Reports: Collate and pull adhoc statistical report and exception reports on request. As well as maintain the Trade Pack, presented weekly.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Senior Buyers, including managing schedules, organizing meetings, and preparing reports and presentations.

Operational Vendor Management: Serve as a point of contact between the Senior Buyer, suppliers, and internal departments, ensuring clear and timely communication regarding orders, deliveries, and any issues that arise.

Document Management: Organize and maintain all necessary documentation, such as contracts, invoices, and product specifications, ensuring they are readily accessible for the Senior Buyer.

Vendor Relations: Support the Senior Buyer in maintaining relationships with vendors, including coordinating meetings, handling inquiries, and managing correspondence and onboarding administration.

Expense Reporting: Assist in the preparation and submission of expense reports for the Senior Buyer and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.

Project Assistance: Support the Senior Buyers in special projects, including product launches, seasonal campaigns, and inventory audits. Prepare presentations buyer presentations for meeting and projects.

Maintain accurate promotional tracking. Load promotional deals into tracker, assist with briefing and co ordinate changes accordingly.

Promotion and Marketing: responsibilities include managing:

Collation of deal sheets and campaigns, deal bank population and maintenance.

Reviewing RMS and coordinating advertising administration.

Buyers’ Adnote population, updating, maintenance and coordination with Advertising Studio.

Face of trade bookings and maintenance.

Minutes/contact report and vendor file management and maintenance.

Vendor listing and management

Closing date - 19th December 2025

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