Buyers Assistant – Home (Retail)

About the role

Join Woolworths FBH as a Buyers Assistant – Home in Cape Town. You will support the Buyer in administering and procuring home‑category products, ensuring timely delivery against buying milestones and contributing to a commercially viable product range.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up‑to‑date product information in PLM, including images, colour ways and packaging details.
• Integrate PLM data into RMS and notify sourcing specialists of any changes.
• Load photographs and product details for approved bodies and create select sets for in‑store shoots.
• Communicate product updates, substitutions and timelines with E‑comm, Marketing and Selling teams.
• Prepare price‑change documentation, obtain manager approval and execute changes in RMS.
• Assist the Buyer in preparing weekly trade reports and ensure meeting rooms are set up for Quad meetings.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Advanced Certificate).
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a retail or clothing environment.
• Previous experience in home buying is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and stakeholder communication within retail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (intermediate level).
• Experience with PLM systems for product management.
• Experience with RMS systems for price and product data handling.