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Junior Buyer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

JOB OVERVIEW: The buyer is responsible for and not limited to the purchasing, planning and supplier management of all dry & packaging goods procured at UCOOK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to use historical usage…

Skills: Purchasing, Supplier Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Margin Analysis

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Shop Assistant - Riverlands

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for an Store Assistant in Riverlands. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store wil…

Skills: Customer Service, Retail Sales, Communication, Merchandising, Stock Control

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Assistant Store Manger- Riverlands

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for an Assistant Store Manager in Riverlands. Faithful to Nature is a market leader in the online natural product retail space with the mission of improv…

Skills: Sales Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Staff Training

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Shop Assistant -Cavendish

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for an Store Assistant in Cavendish. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will…

Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Communication, Merchandising, Stock Control

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Part-time Shop Assistant - Riverlands

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Part Time Shop Assistant - Faithful-to-Nature - Riverlands. An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for a Part Time Shop Assistant at our store. The successful candidate will have strong commun…

Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Sales Ability, Administrative Orientation, Microsoft Office Suite

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Part-time Shop Assistant - V&A

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Part Time Shop Assistant - Faithful-to-Nature - V&A Waterfront An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for a Part Time Shop Assistant at our store. The successful candidate will have strong com…

Skills: Customer Service, Sales Ability, Communication, Administrative Orientation, Retail Operations

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Shop Assistant - Somerset

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

An exciting opportunity at Faithful to Nature has become available for an Store Assistant in Somerset. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will …

Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Communication, Merchandising, Stock Control

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Marketing Intern

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

An exciting opportunity has opened for a proactive and organized Marketing Intern to join the marketing team. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of marketing within a…

Skills: Campaign Execution, Social Media Content Creation, Marketing Reporting, Administrative Support, Project Management

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Junior Buyer

Silvertree Capital

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • 50% Off UCOOK Meal Boxes, Pension Fund Contributions
  • Posted 5d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Junior Buyer manages the procurement, planning, and supplier relationships for dry and packaging goods to optimize inventory and minimize waste. Key duties include forecasting, conducting margin analysis, and collaborating with the NPD team for product innovation.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or 1-2 years of experience in the food industry along with a valid driver's license. Proficiency in advanced Excel and strong numerical and administrative skills are required.

Full job description

JOB OVERVIEW:
The buyer is responsible for and not limited to the purchasing, planning and supplier management of all dry & packaging goods procured at UCOOK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to use historical usage data to manage inventory accordingly in aims of avoiding stock build up and waste. It is the responsibility of the buyer to maintain sources of supply through regularly conducting risk assessments, raising purchase orders as per supplier lead times, and managing the delivery process through to the end. This individual is expected to be a collaborative team player and must have the ability to work alongside multiple departments in the interest of a common goal. The buyer will be expected to source product at the best price whilst maintaining the best quality and conduct margin analysis post production week.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Forecasting & ordering - use usage data to compile purchase orders as well as forecast plans for suppliers that adhere to their lead times. Including but not limited to:
- Managing stock transfer between UC warehouses (Johannesburg & Cape Town)
- Supporting stock & receiving teams
- Ensuring that production receives stock in time (take action where supplier is OOS as to not affect production)
- Ensure orders are placed within supplier lead times
- Supplier management - ensure effective communication with suppliers that encourages a collaborative approach to
business, while also prioritizing UCOOK’s operational requirements. This includes:
- Onboarding suppliers

- Terms negotiation
- Ensuring suppliers adhere to UCOOK’s Quality Management Systems
- Measuring supplier performance through regular check ins
- Ensure financial queries are addressed timeously to allow for an easy financial month end closure.
- Facilitating stock returns where stock has been incorrectly delivered or is not within specification
- New product development - Work closely with the UCOOK NPD team on NPD, EPD and continuous improvement
within meal kit. This includes:
- Suggesting/sourcing new products to encourage innovation
- Planning timelines from a buying perspective when considering the launch of new products
- Supporting the food team in terms of pricing and specification requests where required
- Stock health - Ensure that stock is moving
- Add products to the product usage guideline as they onboarded
- Ensure products are planned as per the product usage guideline to avoid accumulation of waste
- Review short shelf-life stock as per the kit stock count
- Raise alert when there is an accumulation of stock that needs to be used before the end of shelf life
- Submit stock for risk assessments where required
- Reporting - report weekly on:
- Margin Investigations
- Red pallet report actions & follow up
- Waste write offs and reasoning
- Supplier out of stocks
- Project Work
- From time-to-time project work is required to increase efficiencies or support new business ventures

REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and/or 1-2 years of experience in the food industry.
- A valid Driver’s license with experience driving
- Computer literacy with advanced Word and Excel skills/experience
- Strong administration skills

- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative on tasks and projects
- Eager to work and enthusiastic

What’s in it for you?
- Be part of something meaningful – Play a key role in one of South Africa’s most exciting and fast-growing startups,
with plenty of room for growth, learning, and support from a passionate and experienced team.
- 50% off UCOOK meal boxes – Enjoy our delicious meals at half the price, delivered to your door.
- Pension fund contributions – We’ve got your future in mind with a solid retirement benefit.

Related keywords

ProcurementSupply ChainFood IndustryInventory ControlSupplier OnboardingQuality Management SystemsMargin InvestigationStock HealthLead TimesPurchase OrdersNPDEPDMeal KitsRisk AssessmentForecasting

About Silvertree Capital

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Industry
Investment Management
Company size
2-10 employees
LinkedIn followers
77

Silvertree Capital is a family office primarily focused on real estate investments and developments. Our goal is to build a resilient investment portfolio that supports long-term family wealth and stability. By leveraging our deep market expertise and strategic vision, we manage and grow the private wealth of our two founding families.

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About Silvertree Capital

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Investment Management
Company size
2-10 employees
LinkedIn followers
77

Silvertree Capital is a family office primarily focused on real estate investments and developments. Our goal is to build a resilient investment portfolio that supports long-term family wealth and stability. By leveraging our deep market expertise and strategic vision, we manage and grow the private wealth of our two founding families.

View all jobs at Silvertree Capital

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