Buyers: Administrator

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system.
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product.
• Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system.
• Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports.
• All preparations prior to presentations.
• Pulling images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer.
• Prepping of product and documents for seasonal SWOT's.
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own.
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties.
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries.
• Consistently monitor and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders.

Qualifications And Experience

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma.
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).

Skills

• Planning & Organising.
• Policy & Procedures.
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis

Behaviours

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. Were a purpose-led business, and on this team, youll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

Were the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team

G-Star RAW offers authentic denim wear and is renowned for its fusion of high-level craftsmanship with street-level edge. With a hardcore denim philosophy, G-Star pushes the boundaries of what denim is capable of, and never settles for anything less than the best.