Job Description
Buying Assistant
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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.
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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.
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Key responsibilities
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Category & Product Support
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Support the delivery of category plans, including product setup, range reviews, and lifecycle management
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Maintain accurate product data, pricing, and systems to ensure seamless trading
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Coordinate product information and samples to support range builds and decision-making
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Supplier Coordination
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Support supplier communication and coordination in partnership with the Buyer
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Assist with onboarding documentation and ongoing administrative processes
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Coordinate samples, product details, and approvals with internal teams
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Range, Inventory & Promotions
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Analyse sales and trends to support customer-led range decisions
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Partner with Planning to monitor stock levels, availability, and supply risks
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Support promotional setup, pricing, and campaign execution
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Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
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Work cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, Digital, Supply Chain, and Stores
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Provide reporting, insights, and administrative support for launches and campaigns
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Ensure data accuracy and contribute to process improvements
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Support promotional planning and execution to help drive sales performance
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Cross functional collaboration
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Collaborate with planning, marketing, digital, supply chain, and store teams to support category initiatives
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Provide administrative and analytical support to ensure successful campaign and product launches
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Contribute insights and reporting to support decision-making
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Risk, compliance & governance
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Ensure product data accuracy and compliance with company policies and standards
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Support documentation management and maintain up-to-date records
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Assist in identifying and escalating potential supply or product risks
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About you
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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.
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You'll bring:
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Experience in an administrative, retail, or buying support role (or a strong desire to build a career in buying)
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
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Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
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Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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A collaborative approach and willingness to learn in a team environment
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Commercial curiosity and a passion for delivering great customer outcomes
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU...
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We're accelerating our growth across Australia and Recent Zealand – when we grow, you grow!
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Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development
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Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range + access to a exclusive team member benefits app
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Family discount to support the people who matter most
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Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
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Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy
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Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance
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dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support
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About Us
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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.
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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.
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Please note;
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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.
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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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📌 Buying Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Baby Bunting
📍 Victoria