AddressOur client is a leading Australian retailer of office supplies, furniture, technology, and services catering to businesses, students, and home office users.
We're partnering with them on the lookout for an Assistant Buyer to provide administration and merchandise support to the Buying team on a 6-month contract, with the potential to be permanent.
The Role:
The role will be responsible for assisting in the administration, development, and management of merchandise ranges aligned with our client's customer lenses and strategic pillars.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare supplier and product registration materials accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist during range review processes and event management activities.
- Support buyer in developing merchandise ranges to maximise financial KPIs and customer appeal.
- Manage product lifecycle, including preparation of files and reporting for effective lifecycle management.
- Provide administrative support for range reviews and monitor competitor and market activity.
- Implement advertising and promotional activities in alignment with the trading plan.
- Stakeholder management and collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely provision of information.
- Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years in roles related to store operations or store support.
- Previous involvement in supporting retail buying operations is highly beneficial.
- Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills.
- Intermediate-advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- A strong grasp of financial and commercial principles, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for the retail sector.
- Ability to collaborate well in team environments
- Initiative and desire to learn.
- On-site parking
- Discounts across all stores
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Incredible growth opportunities
Additional information
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Product discounts
- Incredible growth opportunities
