Closing Date: 2022/06/05
Reference Number: SHO220527-3
Job Title: Buyers Assistant – Medirite Divisional Office
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country: South Africa
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Town or City: Bellville, Cape Town
Purpose of the Job
The primary responsibility of this position will be to support Buyers with administrative tasks and to serve as a liaison between customer service and buyers.
Key performance areas:
Manage out of stock items
Attend to customer queries
Track and manage outstanding accounts
Record keeping and administration
Overviewing of Products
Job Advert Details
Job Category: Retail
Job Objectives
Assist the buyer with items from suppliers that are out of stock.
Check for and inform suppliers about short-ordered and overstocked items.
Resolve queries from the Receiving department.
Resolve customer related queries.
Follow up on outstanding invoices from suppliers.
Record minutes in meetings.
Assist the Buyer to keep the necessary documentation up to date.
Ensure proper filing is maintained.
Update new listing of approved products.
Monitor rate of sale & pricing between branches.
Qualifications
Essential
Grade 12
Experience:
No experience is required
Desirable
Office administration or data capturing experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Good telephone etiquette
Ability to work under pressure
Proficiency with MS Office 365 with well-developed excel skills to prepare detailed spreadsheets using formulas
Desirable
Knowledge of Positill system
Exposure to SAP Buying / Retail
Exposure to a buying environment