Assistant Menswear 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

• 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