Pick n Pay has an exciting opportunity for Graduate Trainee Buyers with strong academic profiles and matric mathematics, also at a higher level; the position will be based Pick n Pay Corporate offices in Kenilworth – Cape Town / Kensington – Johannesburg.
We are looking for graduates whom are recently qualified, passionate about retail, have a natural flair for numbers coupled with excellent communication skills (verbal and written), high in energy and drive and enjoys engaging with people.
Minimum Requirements
- BCom Degree – (i.e in Marketing, Finance, Management, Maths, Stats, Economics etc from a Mainstream University)
- Honours Degree advantageous
- Recent Graduate (no work experience required)
- Computer literate (Excel Po.werpoint & Word)
- Intermediate Ms Excel knowledge (Advantageous)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with all buying support teams and participating in on-the-job training.
- Participating in meetings, workshops, and team-building events.
- Compile reports and present to other staff members.
- Analyze existing systems and present new ideas for improvement.
- Conduct research and assist the Manager or Supervisor wherever possible.
- Complete fieldwork and visit different work sites when required.
- Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process.
- Compiling, balancing, and updating of spread sheets and reports.
- Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
- Research new suppliers and recommendations to the buyer.
- General office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.
- Understand the space planning fundamentals of the relevant categories
- Work closely with vendors and keep track of market trends.
- Prepare competitive retail and pricing strategies.
- Plan, monitor and maintain suitable inventory levels.
- Prepare budgets and forecast purchasing trends.
- Compile reports on product performance and statistics.
Competencies
- Must be value driven and has a strong customer service orientation
- Team player
- Ability to deal with pressure
- Communication skills
- Good organising, co-ordinating and administration skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and to be flexible
- Initiative
- Excellent research abilities and a willingness to grow.
- A positive attitude and a growth mindset.
How To Apply
Apply Online for the Pick n Pay: Graduate / Internship Programme 2024
