Buyers Assistant

Medirite's Healthcare department is seeking a retail-oriented Buyers Assistant. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Buyer by accurately entering and managing buying-related data in the system.
• Addressing and resolving queries from customers, suppliers, and stores regarding captured data.
• Providing general administrative assistance to ensure smooth operations for the Buyer.

Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Job Objectives

• Filing of documents/information.
• Capturing of data accurately and timeously.
• Requesting supplier and store performance reports from systems as requested by Buyers.
• Resolving store queries (via e-mail and telephonic) professionally and accurately.
• Providing a secretarial service to Buyers.

Essential

• 1+ year related retail/commerce experience.

Desirable

• Office administration or data-capturing experience.

• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Good telephone etiquette
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competency in MS Office packages, particularly excel
• Exposure to SAP Buying / Retail

Essential

• Grade 12