"Behind every successful product range is a passionate buyer with a sharp eye for detail, a love of product and the ability to keep everything running seamlessly behind the scenes."
SkinKandy is the global destination for body piercing and piercing jewellery. With a portfolio of 100+ stores across Australia, New Zealand and international markets, we're redefining the piercing experience and empowering our customers to express their individuality through expertly curated jewellery collections and world-class service.
As we continue our rapid growth journey, we're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Buyer's Assistant to join our Product & Merchandise team at our Sunshine Coast Head Office.
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring buying professional who loves product, trends and retail, and wants to build a long-term career within a growing global brand.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the Buyer's Assistant plays a key support role in executing SkinKandy's buying strategy across our jewellery and piercing categories. You'll work closely with the buying team to support product management, supplier coordination, reporting, inventory administration and range development activities.
This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands‐on exposure to the end‐to‐end buying process while developing the skills and experience needed to grow within the buying function.
What You'll Be Doing
Support the Senior Buyer with seasonal and evergreen range planning across jewellery and piercing categories
Prepare range review documentation, line sheets and product presentations
Coordinate product samples, including requesting, tracking, managing and maintaining the sample library
Create and maintain product information, including SKUs, barcodes, pricing and product attributes
Manage purchase order administration and supplier order confirmations




Track supplier deliveries and proactively follow up outstanding orders
Prepare weekly trade reporting, including sales performance, stock cover and product insights
Support inventory management, stock transfers, replenishment activity and new store allocations
Assist with supplier onboarding and maintain compliance records and documentation
Coordinate product photography, ecommerce imagery and product information for new launches
Conduct competitor research and monitor emerging product and fashion trends
Work cross‐functionally with Ecommerce, Marketing, Finance, Retail Operations and Warehouse teams to support successful product launches and trading outcomes
Support continuous improvement initiatives across buying processes and administration activities
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, curious and eager to build a career in buying. You'll enjoy working with product, thrive in a fast‐paced environment and have a natural eye for detail.
You'll ideally bring:
1-2 years' experience in a buying administration, merchandise coordination, product coordination or similar role
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
Excellent communication and relationship‐building abilities
Confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
A genuine interest in jewellery, piercing, accessories,



fashion or retail trends
The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
Highly Regarded
Experience within jewellery, accessories, fashion, beauty or lifestyle retail
Exposure to ecommerce product management or online merchandising
Experience using ERP, inventory or buying systems
SkinKandy store experience
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Fashion or a related discipline
Why Join SkinKandy?
At SkinKandy, we're passionate about developing our people and creating rewarding long‐term careers. This role offers a genuine pathway into the buying profession, with hands‐on mentoring and development from experienced industry professionals.
Our SkinKandy Squad enjoy:
Ongoing coaching, training and development
Career progression opportunities within a growing global retail business
Exposure to the end‐to‐end buying process and commercial decision‐making
Opportunities to work with international suppliers and new product development
Generous staff discounts across our jewellery collections
A supportive, team-oriented and high‐performing team culture
The opportunity to work from our Sunshine Coast Head Office alongside passionate industry professionals
The chance to play a role in shaping product ranges seen across more than 100 stores globally
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At SkinKandy, we are committed to creating a workplace and culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and individuality. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be their authentic self and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Sounds Like You?
If you're ready to kick‐start your buying career with one of Australia's most exciting retail brands and have a passion for product, trends and bringing great ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Buyer'S Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Skinkandy
📍 Queensland