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.