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.