Kickstart Your Career as a Graduate Buyer at Core!

Contract: 1 Year | Location: Core Group - Sandton - On-site

Are you a recent BCom graduate who’s obsessed with tech, trends, and numbers? Do you want to break into the world of retail, learn from industry experts, and build a career in Buying? This one-year opportunity at Core Group (home of iStore) is designed to give you hands-on experience, mentorship, and a real taste of how business works in a fast-paced retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Work with our Buyer team to analyze sales, stock levels, and tech trends to help make smart product decisions.
• Keep product info, pricing, and supplier details up to date (you’ll be the go-to for accuracy).
• Build reports and dashboards in Excel to guide real business decisions.
• Track what competitors are doing and spot new tech trends before they blow up.
• Get involved in supplier negotiations, orders, and making sure deliveries land on time.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Planning, and Logistics to launch products that excite our customers.
• Be part of product reviews and help prep presentations that influence what hits the shelves.
• Learn directly from experienced Buyers with training, mentoring, and structured growth opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A BCom graduate (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or similar).
• Someone who’s curious about technology, gadgets, and the retail space.
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis = your jam).
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Hungry to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Data-driven problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Commercial awareness (you get what customers want).
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks.
• A proactive, can-do attitude.

Why Join Core?

This is more than just a job, it’s a career launchpad. You’ll gain exposure to supplier negotiations, retail strategy, product management, and trend analysis. With mentorship from our experienced Buyer team, you’ll have a clear growth path toward becoming a Buyer yourself.

Does this sound like you? Apply now and start your journey in retail buying with Core.

Please note: If your application is successful, we will proceed with background checks. These include a criminal record check, credit check, ID verification, Matric certificate verification, and reference checks with two previous managers or supervisors.