Buyer's Assistant
Ackermans · Cape Town
Job description
About the role
Join Ackermans as a Buyer's Assistant and support our buying team in a fast‑paced fashion retail environment. This role combines administrative expertise with a passion for clothing and retail cycles.
Key responsibilities
- Execute all administration related to the buying process, including tendering, purchase order monitoring, and sample management.
- Assist buyers with merchandise preparation, business plan documentation, and range review materials.
- Manage supplier queries, markdowns, and general administrative tasks while ensuring on‑time delivery of samples.
- Communicate and follow up effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Required profile
- Effective communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Proactive, deadline‑driven and adaptable to change.
- Strong planning, organizing and time‑management abilities.
- Attention to detail with fast and accurate processing.
- Ability to represent the department when the buyer is travelling.
Required skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
Questions fréquentes
Why are you reporting this job?
Explore further
Salaries, guides and searches in South Africa.
Salary: Executive Assistant Based on 13 job offers in South AfricaSalaries by job title
Apply in 30 seconds
Enter your email to apply. An account will be created automatically.
By continuing, you accept our terms of use.
Already have an account? Login
A question about this job?
Ask it here: you will get the full job summary by e-mail, right away.
Published 5 hours ago
Expires 1 month from now
5 views · 0 interested
Boost your chances
Upload your CV — we will match you with relevant openings.
Analyzing your CV...
Ackermans
Cape Town
Related job offers
-
Team Leader – Administration (Western Cape)
Commission For Conciliation, Mediation And Arbitration (CCMA) Cape Town -
Administrative Officer – Accommodation & Auxiliary Services
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Cape Town -
Provisioning Administrative Officer – Assets
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Cape Town -
Workshop Reception Administrator and Sales Support
Ellahi Consulting Samrand -
Administration Officer – Employer Service
Department of Employment and Labour Durban