Buyer's Assistant

SkinKandy; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across jewellery

Development program and mentoring

Job summary

SkinKandy, a global body piercing brand, seeks a Buyer's Assistant for its Sunshine Coast Head Office. You will support the Senior Buyer across jewellery and piercing categories, coordinating samples, line sheets, pricing, and supplier communications as part of end-to-end range development.

Ideal candidates are highly organised with 1–2 years in buying administration, and a passion for product trends and retail. On-site role with global exposure.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in buying administration or merchandise coordination.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Buyer with range planning for jewellery and piercing categories.
• Prepare range review docs, line sheets and product presentations.
• Coordinate product samples and maintain sample library.
• Create and maintain product information: SKUs, barcodes, pricing, attributes.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier confirmations.
• Track deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Prepare weekly trade reporting and stock insights.
• Assist with inventory management and new store allocations.
• Coordinate product photography and ecommerce imagery for launches.
• Monitor fashion trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Organised

Excel

Vendor liaison

Time management

Communication

Education

Business/Commerce/Fashion degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

\"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, collaborative 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.

Careers Page: https://skinkandy.com/pages/careers-at-skinkandy