Junior Buyer Opportunity at Pepkor Lifestyle Sandton

Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join its Group Merchandise team in Sandton, Gauteng. This permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, analysing information and understanding how products move through the retail environment. The successful candidate will support the Senior Buyer with sourcing and acquiring TV and audio products while assisting with supplier management, inventory, pricing and merchandising activities. If you have a strong interest in retail buying, good analytical skills and a practical, deadline-driven approach, this opportunity could be a valuable step in your career.

The Junior Buyer will contribute to ensuring that Pepkor Lifestyle has the right products available at competitive prices and in line with customer demand. The position combines administrative, commercial, financial and merchandising responsibilities, requiring someone who can work accurately with data and communicate confidently with suppliers and internal teams. You will also gain exposure to market analysis, promotional activities, stock management and store feedback, giving you a broad understanding of the retail buying function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buyer with sourcing and acquiring TV and audio products and services.
• Assist with maintaining accurate product and inventory information.
• List new products and delist discontinued products on relevant systems.
• Maintain pricing and stock condition information.
• Use SAP and Akeneo to generate, monitor and analyse sales and stock reports.
• Assist with reviewing inventory information to support buying and merchandising decisions.
• Support supplier return processes and related administration.
• Assist with managing the financial performance of the assigned product portfolio.
• Contribute towards monthly turnover and profit budgets.
• Assist with identifying new products and potential suppliers.
• Research products and suppliers to improve competitiveness.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.
• Monitor competitor pricing and ensure company pricing remains market-related.
• Assist with submitting advertising and promotional briefs within required deadlines.
• Support marketing and promotional initiatives relating to the product portfolio.
• Assist with monitoring sales performance and stock movement.
• Provide administrative support across the buying function.
• Visit stores to gather customer and store feedback where required.
• Share relevant store feedback with the merchandise team.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a professional image when representing the business.
• Manage assigned responsibilities effectively and meet agreed deadlines.
• Produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Support the wider Merchandise team with additional buying-related activities when required.

Requirements and Skills

• Matric is required.
• Diploma or degree in Buying, Procurement, Business or a related field will be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of Akeneo.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic supply chain knowledge.
• Understanding of a business operating model.
• Knowledge of retail accounting will be advantageous.
• Understanding of the retail market and competitive environment.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse sales, stock and market information.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Can-do attitude.
• Drive, energy and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

The ideal Junior Buyer should be comfortable working with detailed product, sales and stock information. Strong analytical ability will help you identify trends, assess performance and support decisions relating to pricing, products and suppliers. Attention to detail is especially important because buying activities involve product information, financial data, inventory records and supplier documentation. You should also be able to communicate effectively and build professional relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

This Junior Buyer opportunity at Pepkor Lifestyle provides practical exposure to the retail buying process, particularly within the TV and audio product category. The successful candidate will develop experience across product listing, inventory management, supplier support, pricing, market research, promotional activities and financial administration. The role can provide a strong foundation for someone who wants to progress within buying, merchandising, procurement or retail management.

The position is based within Pepkor Lifestyle Corporate’s Group Merchandise division in Sandton, Gauteng. It is a permanent opportunity and is classified as an associate-level position within the retail industry. Candidates who are organised, commercially minded and willing to learn can gain valuable experience by supporting the Senior Buyer and contributing to the performance of the merchandise portfolio.

Applications close on 11 September 2026. Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their Matric qualification, relevant buying or business studies, analytical abilities, computer skills and any applicable retail or merchandising experience. Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in developing a career in retail buying are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

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