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Barron is the largest and most trusted Product Media brand in Africa and for over 30 years we have been helping businesses to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. In offices, kitchens, hospitals, construction sites, and even farms, we’ve been there to provide the best value and truste… read mored quality workwear that makes it possible for South Africans to step up and Be Bold. We believe that we can help all our clients Go Beyond and make a success of their proudly South African business. We offer the widest selection of corporate and promotional products, with the goal to ultimately serving your unique needs. We are inspired by innovation and creativity and use that inspiration to make memorable products for our customers.At Barron, we believe in the power of developing great brands through quality products, great service and good value, whereby every brand has the right to a meaningful way in which to tell their story. We have the in-house expertise to manage, create & manufacture products that are compliant with the highest quality and durability. Our head office is located in Johannesburg, along with our distribution centers and world-class printing and embroidery facilities. We are also represented in Southern, Central, East, and West Africa. Our biggest driver is to service over 8 000 businesses in Africa with the best service. We are the trusted partner of businesses across the country and we are here to help you: Go Beyond, Go Bold, Go Barron! Barron Head Office Ext 15, Peace St Westlake Johannesburg 1609
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Assistant Buyer is to assist the buyer in providing a balanced assortment of merchandise to achieve sales budgets, gross profit, and gross profit percentage by conducting product research, product sourcing, and evaluating the range’s performance.
Job Objectives and Functions
Product research and development
Assist with identifying product trends by conducting research and competitor analysis
Maintain relationships with external suppliers as well as internal stakeholders in order to gain insights into possible customer or international trends .
Provide recommendations on possible actions resulting from the research findings
Create tech packs for new styles as briefed by the buyers. Ensure all necessary information is included (measurements, fabrics, trims, labels, details, etc.).
Receive and track lab dips and bulk swatches from suppliers for repeat orders.
Review lab dips/ bulk swatches together with the responsible buyer.
Send consolidated comments and approvals/rejections back to suppliers.
Product Sourcing
Assisting with identifying new or current suppliers for indent requests or small orders
Send the tech pack to the identified suppliers and receive the costing for items
Calculate the costing of products and negotiate minimum order quantities, price, and lead times for delivery
Evaluating range performance
Monitor the performance of existing products and identify products that are reaching the end of their lifecycle.
Make recommendations to the Buyer on New items/updates and replacements
Identify product campaigns and present proposals to the buyer in terms of which products should go on promotion
Sourcing new local suppliers
Assist the Buyer in identifying new local suppliers by evaluating the current supplier list and researching local suppliers.
Make contact with suppliers and obtain product specifications and costing
Make recommendations to the buyer on identified suppliers
Administrative support
Responsible for keeping documents and reports up to date
Prepare for all key departmental meetings
Responsible for managing the sample process for marketing events, catalogues, and photoshoots
Book courier collections for suppliers when required
Track incoming parcels (samples, lab dips, swatches, etc.).
Create PR’s for invoices to be paid by the finance team
Day-to-day contact with suppliers
Communicate PO updates, delivery dates, and general order queries with suppliers
Supply chain functions
Create and amend Purchase Orders (POs) as instructed by the buyers/ planners.
Ensure PO details are accurate (style, colour, quantities, pricing, delivery dates, etc.).
Follow up with suppliers on order progress and delivery timelines.
Flag delays or risks early so that buyers/ planners can react accordingly.
Assist with booking and coordinating supplier deliveries where required
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
NQF 5/6 Supply Chain Management
Assistant Buyer / Procurement Clerk
Skills, Abilities, and Job-Related Knowledge
Negotiation Skills
Attention to Detail
Coordination skills
Product and range development
Research
Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning
MS D365
Apparel product knowledge
Product Costing
Competencies
Systematic approach
Reliability
Results and Goal orientation
Execution
Closing Date 30 March 2026
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