Product Management & Data Quality Specialist (Assistant Buyer)

Role Purpose

We are building a talent pool for future Product Management & Data Quality Specialist (Assistant Buyer) opportunities. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals passionate about products, data accuracy, and process improvement. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality product information, supporting catalogue optimization, and partnering with teams to drive operational and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain, and update product catalog data throughout the product lifecycle.
- Monitor product data accuracy and completeness across all systems.
- Create, implement, and enforce product data standards and governance policies.
- Develop and implement product data quality assurance processes.
- Manage product lifecycle stages
- Maintain and update product range listings and range synoptics.
- Monitor market specificities and ensure appropriate stock allocation.
- Implement and monitor promotional mechanisms to support range efficiency.
- Ensure referencing and sourcing accuracy.
- Support the Category Manager in preparing data for supplier negotiations.
- Complete and maintain the Negotiation Book accurately and timeously.
- Validate and monitor supplier franco agreements and replenishment modes.
- Monitor contracts and invoicing in compliance with legal and accounting procedures.
- Act as the daily point of contact for stores regarding product data and range-related topics.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Stores, Supply Chain, OmniCommerce, Merchandising, 1P, and 3P teams.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product data accuracy and completeness.
- Communicate clearly, simply, and effectively using appropriate channels.
- Collect and analyze customer feedback and product reviews to improve range efficiency.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through product data analysis.
- Propose improvements to product typology allocation to enhance performance monitoring.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the product range together with the Category Manager.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and values-driven working environment.
- Champion and disseminate company values internally and externally.
- Participate in cross-functional and company-wide projects within an area of expertise.

Qualification and Experience

- Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in product data management, catalog governance, or supply chain/product lifecycle roles.
- Proven track record in data quality assurance and maintaining large product catalogs.
- Experience collaborating with retail stores and suppliers on product data accuracy.
- Exposure to commercial processes such as supplier agreements, invoicing compliance, and promotional mechanisms.
- Prior involvement in cross-functional projects within merchandising, omni-commerce, or supply chain.