Assistant Home & Living Buyer Cape Town | Full-time We are looking for a detail‑oriented and driven Assistant Buyer to join a fast‑paced retail and e‑commerce environment. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about product, enjoys working with data, and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative team. Purpose of the Role As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buyer within a product category by managing key administrative and operational functions related to purchasing. You will play an important role in ensuring smooth product onboarding, supplier coordination, and order management. Key Responsibilities Complete all administrative documentation related to product loading into internal systems Liaise with suppliers to gather accurate product information Process amendments and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders Support customer service teams with product, order, pricing, and sourcing queries Manage orders through the critical path process Pull weekly reports on incoming stock and follow up with suppliers Manage and coordinate sample processes between retail and production Prepare products and documentation for quarterly reviews Assist with pulling images and data for weekly sales and product meetings Maintain and organise the sample room Minimum Requirements Relevant Diploma At least 1 year experience in retail Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel) E‑commerce experience advantageous Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems Key Competencies Strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong organisational and planning ability Good interpersonal skills and teamwork Ability to manage time effectively Adaptable and open to learning What We’re Looking For Highly organised and efficient individual Strong administrative capability Comfortable working across multiple departments A proactive and solutions‑driven mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr