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 pathwaysdesigned to encourage personal growth and career development
?️Employee discount– enjoy outstanding savings across our range + access to a exclusive team member benefits app
????Family discountto support the people who matter most
?Paid parental leavefor both primary and secondary carers
?Annual flu shotsto help keep you healthy
?Hybrid working– 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance
? Adynamic, friendly team environmentwhere you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals
? Access to ourEmployee Assistance Programfor additional wellbeing support
About Us
Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.
Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.
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.

📌 Buying Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Babybunting
📍 Melbourne