Company: Core Group (iStore)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Position Type: Permanent
Posted On: 02 July 2025
Position Overview
iStore is looking for a Buyers Administrator to join their team at the Head Office. This role will provide essential administrative support to the buying team, ensuring smooth coordination of day-to-day tasks and helping to maintain accuracy across various departments.
As a Buyers Administrator, you will assist in managing new product listings, maintaining product specifications, coordinating range reviews, and facilitating communication between marketing, store operations, and compliance teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Product Listings & Spec Sheets
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Assist in coordinating and maintaining product listings across relevant systems.
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Ensure key listing details are added to internal tracking documents accurately and on time.
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Monthly Range Reviews
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Provide administrative support in organizing and coordinating monthly range reviews.
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General Administration
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Offer day-to-day support to the buying team, including meeting logistics and other ad-hoc administrative duties.
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Marketing Support
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Coordinate marketing-related tasks, including preparing product information for marketing use.
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Help ensure product details are accurate and submitted to the marketing team promptly.
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Assist in follow-ups, approvals, and communication between the buying and marketing teams.
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Regulatory Compliance (ICASA/NRCS)
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Manage documentation for ICASA and NRCS certifications.
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Track timelines and communicate certification statuses to relevant stakeholders.
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Ensure warehouse compliance with product labelling.
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Oversee pre-shipment compliance and certification for incoming stock.
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Skills & Experience Required
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Experience:
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1 – 2 years of work experience, ideally in administrative or retail-related functions.
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Skills:
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Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
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Proactive approach to task completion.
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Familiarity with retail processes, product data, or eCommerce systems is preferred.
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Clear and confident communicator (both written and verbal).
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the Core Group career portal or contact the recruitment team for further details.