About The Building Company

The Building Company is a leading Southern African retailer and wholesaler of general and specialised building materials and related hardware products. It operates over 180 stores and sites across major centres in South Africa and Namibia. This is a large group of companies that specializes in the retail and wholesale of building materials and related hardware products.

Job Hints

• Job Reference Number: 30016002011
  
• Department: Brands4Africa
  
• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Industry: Retail
  
• Job Type: Permanent
  
• Positions Available: 1
  
• Salary: Market Related

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the job is to co-ordinate the purchasing of all stock for the business to ensure that only approved suppliers are utilized to ensure that pre-determined stock levels are not exceed and to minimize stock-outs.

Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. Relevant experience in a computerised retail environment
3. High level of proficiency
4. 3 years’ experience in Buying Administration
5. Experience and understanding of retail business principles
6. Own transport and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

1. Assisting the Buyer with Administration functions: Provide analytical, operational, and clerical support to Buyers
2. Accurate completion of orders: Placing orders and completing the corresponding paperwork
3. Manage Brand codes: Manage and create Brand Names and Brand Codes for customers
4. Stock Management: Ordering, storing, tracking, and controlling inventory.
5. Price Negotiations: Price negotiations with suppliers where applicable
6. Supplier Deliveries: Assist in arranging supplier deliveries
7. Supplier Co-ordination & relationship building
8. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
9. To uphold and promote the company values and culture