Overview
Buyer Administration Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at O’Brien Recruitment
Buyer’s Administrator – Sneakers & Trainers (Menswear)
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Buyer’s Administrator to join our Sneakers & Trainers and Menswear team. This is a structured, execution-focused administrative role supporting the end-to-end buying process of third-party branded fashion and footwear.
If you are passionate about data accuracy, process management, and supporting a fast-paced e-commerce environment — without the commercial responsibility of buying — this opportunity could be ideal for you.
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Provide full administrative support across the buying cycle, including purchase order creation, amendments, and maintenance
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Track stock deliveries and manage reporting and critical path timelines
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Ensure accurate SKUs, pricing, delivery dates, and quantities across systems and the website
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Capture and maintain product data received from third-party brands, including images, descriptions, specifications, and barcodes
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Conduct website checks to ensure content accuracy (imagery, sizing, descriptions, specifications)
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Maintain dashboards, spreadsheets, and reports using Excel and Google Sheets
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Liaise daily with planning, operations, customer service, finance, and brand partners to resolve administrative queries
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Manage stakeholder communication to ensure deadlines and delivery timelines are met
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Grade 12 / Matric (tertiary qualification in Business Administration or similar advantageous)
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Experience in a Buyer’s Admin, Buying Support, or Merchandising Admin role preferred
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Exposure to the retail buying cycle, particularly third-party or branded buying, advantageous
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups are essential)
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
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Comfortable working across multiple systems and adapting to evolving processes
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Market-related salary aligned to an administrative position
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This is a dedicated administrative role focused on execution and process integrity
If you meet the above criteria and are confident in your Excel proficiency, we invite you to apply.
Title: Buyer Administration
Company: O’Brien Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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