Product Management & Data Quality Specialist (Assistant Buyer)
Leroy Merlin South Africa · Sandton, South Africa
- Employer
- Leroy Merlin South Africa
- Location
- Sandton, South Africa
- Posted
- 9 October 2026
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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.
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