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Buying assistant - hybrid

Melbourne
Baby-Bunting
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

Buying Assistant

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the Buying Assistant supports the delivery of category strategies across a dynamic retail portfolio. This role plays a key part in executing buying plans, maintaining product data, coordinating suppliers, and ensuring the right products are available to meet customer needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially curious individual ready to accelerate their buying career, with a clear pathway to develop into a Junior Buyer role in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities

Category & Product Support

* Support the delivery of category plans, including product setup, range reviews, and lifecycle management
* Maintain accurate product data, pricing, and systems to ensure seamless trading
* Coordinate product information and samples to support range builds and decision-making

Supplier Coordination

* Support supplier communication and coordination in partnership with the Buyer
* Assist with onboarding documentation and ongoing administrative processes
* Coordinate samples, product details, and approvals with internal teams

Range, Inventory & Promotions

* Analyse sales and trends to support customer-led range decisions
* Partner with Planning to monitor stock levels, availability, and supply risks
* Support promotional setup, pricing, and campaign execution

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

* Work cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, Digital, Supply Chain, and Stores
* Provide reporting, insights, and administrative support for launches and campaigns
* Ensure data accuracy and contribute to process improvements
* Support promotional planning and execution to help drive sales performance

Cross functional collaboration

* Collaborate with planning, marketing, digital, supply chain, and store teams to support category initiatives
* Provide administrative and analytical support to ensure successful campaign and product launches
* Contribute insights and reporting to support decision-making

Risk, compliance & governance

* Ensure product data accuracy and compliance with company policies and standards
* Support documentation management and maintain up-to-date records
* Assist in identifying and escalating potential supply or product risks

About you

You're organised, proactive, and eager to build your career in retail buying. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail.

You'll bring:

* Experience in an administrative, retail, or buying support role (or a strong desire to build a career in buying)
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
* Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* A collaborative approach and willingness to learn in a team environment
* Commercial curiosity and a passion for delivering great customer outcomes

What's in it for you

We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand – when we grow, you grow!

* Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development
* Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range + access to a exclusive team member benefits app
* Family discount to support the people who matter most
* Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
* Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance
* Dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support

Please note

* Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
* Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.
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