Administrator - Buying Team

Flower Power; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower Power, based in Erskine Park, is seeking an administrator to support our Homewares & Furniture Buyers. This full-time role offers exposure to the buying process and daily administrative tasks as part of a collaborative team.

You’ll gain insight into buying operations and develop strong organisational and communication skills while contributing to accurate data entry, invoicing, and document control.

Qualifications

• Interest in administration and willingness to learn all aspects of the buying process.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence with numbers and good computer skills, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Answer phone calls and respond to routine email enquiries.
• Enter and update information accurately in company systems and spreadsheets.
• Prepare, file and maintain documents and records.
• Assist with orders, invoices and other basic administrative paperwork.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contacts in a friendly and professional manner.
• Support the team with other general office duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flower Power is Australia's largest garden & landscape centre group with retail and wholesale operations throughout the Sydney & Newcastle metropolitan area. We offer Australia’s best range of quality homegrown plants, plus a huge range of gardening accessories, landscape supplies, homewares and furniture. Flower Power encompasses 11 Sydney & Newcastle Garden centres, two growing facilities, a wholesale warehousing and distribution facility and a growing franchise operation.

About the role

Based in Erskine Park, you’ll work closely with our Homewares & Furniture Buyers, providing day-to-day support across a range of buying and administrative activities. You’ll gain valuable insight into the buying process, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your career in Buying.

This opportunity is available on a full-time basis, although part-time flexibility may be considered for the right candidate. Applicants must be available to work at least four weekdays per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the team.
• Answering phone calls and responding to routine email enquiries.
• Entering and updating information accurately in company systems and spreadsheets.
• Preparing, filing and maintaining documents and records.
• Assisting with orders, invoices and other basic administrative paperwork.
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts in a friendly and professional manner.
• Supporting the team with other general office duties as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working as part of a team and wants to begin a career in Buying.

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in administration and a willingness to learn all aspects of the buying process.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with numbers and good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.