Buyers Assistant at Shoprite Group – Apply Now!

📌 Purpose of the Role

The Buyers Assistant role at Shoprite Group is key to supporting the strategic and commercial objectives of the Foods Buying division. This fast-paced role demands precision and efficiency as you will be responsible for handling a variety of administrative and operational functions linked to buying and product management. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and driven to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy, this is the opportunity for you to shine in South Africa’s leading retail group.

✅ Key Responsibilities

✔ Capture buying-related data into internal systems with accuracy
✔ Process purchase orders, invoices, and vendor-related queries
✔ Load and verify cost prices and selling prices across different units
✔ Handle and resolve store-level issues (e.g., barcode discrepancies, DC mispicks)
✔ Support internal stakeholders including Buyers, Planners, and Replenishers
✔ Monitor stock availability and assist with IBTs and customer queries
✔ Maintain up-to-date records on new listings, invoices, costings, and product documentation
✔ Load new product listings on SAP Buying accurately and on time
✔ Assist with markdowns, delistings, and product range maintenance
✔ Prepare performance and operational reports for the Buyer
✔ Ensure data quality through checks and corrections as required

🧠 Skills & Attributes Required

🔹 Attention to detail and excellent accuracy
🔹 Strong organisational and time management skills
🔹 Effective communicator across teams and departments
🔹 Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
🔹 Enthusiastic, adaptable, and a strong team player

📚 Qualifications & Experience

🎓 Education:

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4)

📈 Experience:

• Minimum 1 year in a similar administrative support or buying assistant role

• Experience in a retail buying or planning environment is highly advantageous

🖥️ Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office 365, especially Excel (formulas and spreadsheets)

• Exposure to SAP Buying/Retail systems preferred

💼 Why Join Shoprite?

As Africa’s largest supermarket retailer, Shoprite Group offers an energetic and innovation-driven environment. You’ll be part of a dynamic team contributing directly to operations that impact millions of customers across the continent. Take your retail career to the next level with a purpose-driven brand that supports growth and values operational excellence.

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📄 CV TIPS for This Role:

💡 Emphasise Your Accuracy & Admin Skills: List your experience with data capturing, spreadsheets, and invoicing with quantifiable results.
💡 Showcase Retail Experience: Mention any work related to retail buying, product coordination, or vendor support.
💡 Mention Tools: Highlight your proficiency with Excel and SAP if applicable. Provide examples of reports you’ve created or data you’ve processed.
💡 Be Results-Oriented: Use action verbs like “streamlined,” “processed,” “resolved,” and include any KPIs or targets achieved.

🌍 Company Website: https://www.shopriteholdings.co.za