About the role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Buying Administration professional to join the Minimax Buying team in Burwood. This full-time role plays a crucial part in the efficient management and coordination of our inventory processes, supporting stores across the business.

Since 1967, Minimax has proudly brought the best international homewares brands to Australian customers, building a reputation for enduring quality and customer loyalty. As a key member of the Buying team, you'll have a front-row seat in our buying decisions and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in retail buying and grow with the business.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the buying team, enabling the Buyers to focus on sourcing the best ranges and offers for our customers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Monitor orders and liaise with suppliers to keep deliveries on time and product data accurate
- Co-ordinate stock replenishment and repeat orders based on rate of sale
- Set up and maintain new items in our POS and online store systems
- Support the Buyer with new product and range introductions
- Be the first point of contact for store queries
- Produce accurate Excel-based sales, stock and margin reporting
- Track competitor pricing and promotions to help inform pricing decisions
- Support the Buyer in coordinating marketing activity




- Identify and help implement ways to automate and streamline reporting to save time across the team

What we're looking for

Proven experience in a buying or administrative support role within retail or consumer products

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP); exposure to Power BI or Power Query highly regarded

Experience with inventory management systems

Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

A proactive problem solver who shows initiative and adapts well to changing circumstances

Career-minded, with a genuine interest in retail buying

What we offer

- Market-competitive salary package
- A generous staff discount across Minimax and our subsidiary retail business, plus exclusive shopping events for families.
- Opportunity for growth through exposure to end-to-end buying decisions & direct mentoring from the Buyer(s).

About us

Minimax is a leading kitchen and homewares retailer in Australia with over 50 years of heritage. With stores across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania plus a growing e-commerce presence, we bring the best in kitchen and homewares to our customers. Every day, we create memorable customer experiences through curated storytelling, driven by passion and excellence across the team.

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📌 Buying Administration (Melbourne)
🏢 Minimax
📍 Melbourne