Trainee Buyer Jobs at Dunns offer an exciting opportunity for candidates who are passionate about fashion, retail, and footwear trends. This position is ideal for individuals who want to build a career within the buying and merchandising industry while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Trainee Buyer Jobs focus on supporting the footwear buying department through order management, supplier coordination, stock monitoring, and sample administration. Successful candidates will work closely with buyers, suppliers, marketing teams, and quality assurance departments to ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.
Position Details
- Job Title: Trainee Buyer – Footwear
- Company: Dunns
- Department: Buying
- Employment Type: Permanent Position
- Reference Number: PSP260420-1
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Tygervalley, Western Cape
- Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for Trainee Buyer Jobs, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Postgraduate qualification in Fashion
- 1–2 years experience within a buying environment
- Computer literacy in Google Suite
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to resolve problems effectively
- Passion for fashion and footwear trends
Skills Required
Candidates applying for Trainee Buyer Jobs should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Analytical and numerical skills
- Organisational and administration skills
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Customer service orientation
- Proactive and self-motivated attitude
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of current fashion trends
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Time management and coordination skills
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Trainee Buyer Jobs include the following duties:
- Create and capture purchase orders according to buyer briefs
- Follow up with suppliers regarding placed orders
- Confirm SKU tickets, requisitions, and supplier orders
- Ensure samples are distributed to the marketing department
- Update the sample catalogue regularly
- Assist with managing good and poor-selling products
- Maintain and update supporting departmental documentation
- Track and log samples received from suppliers
- Coordinate sample handovers to the QA department
- Prepare samples for marketing and e-commerce photo shoots
- Assist with footwear e-commerce processes
- Write product descriptions for the website
- Monitor deliveries and ensure stock arrives on time
Why Apply
Trainee Buyer Jobs at Dunns provide candidates with an opportunity to gain valuable retail buying experience within a leading fashion retail brand.
Benefits include:
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Exposure to fashion and footwear buying processes
- Experience working with suppliers and marketing teams
- Opportunity to develop retail and merchandising skills
- Career growth within the retail industry
- Dynamic and fashion-focused working environment
Important Information
- Candidates should be passionate about fashion and footwear trends
- Ability to work flexible hours is essential
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities are important for this role
- Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
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