Pick n Pay invites unemployed youth to apply for Graduate Trainee Buyer Programme 2023.
Closing date: 21 July 2023
Location: Kenilworth – Cape Town / Kensington – Johannesburg
Pick n Pay: Graduate Trainee Programme 2023
Pick n Pay has an exciting opportunity for Graduate Trainee Buyers Internship 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.
