Buyer's Assistant

WH Smith; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4pm Friday Finish

Paid birthday day off

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WHSmith is seeking a Buyer's Assistant to support the Buying team in our Sydney Support Office. You will manage item creation, maintenance, and price accuracy across merchandise systems, and update item details for promotions.

You’ll also create line sheets for distribution and liaise with buyers and suppliers on timelines. The role requires strong organisation, time management, and communication skills, with exposure to retail being ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a retail environment is desirable and beneficial.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities essential.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Managing item creation and maintenance.
• Ensuring price accuracy in merchandise systems.
• Accurately updating item details for promotional programs.
• Creating and maintaining line sheets for distribution with correct images and information.
• Managing communication with buyers and suppliers regarding delivery timelines and changes.
• Collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Retail exposure

Job description

WHSmith are looking for a Buyer's Assistant to support our Buying team in our Sydney Support Office.

What you'll be doing:

Managing item creation and maintenance.

Ensuring price accuracy in merchandise systems.

Accurately updating item details for promotional programs.

Creating and maintaining line sheets for distribution to the relevant team, with correct images and information.

Managing communication with buyers and suppliers regarding delivery timelines, changes in delivery methods etc.

Collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure cohesive operations.

What we're looking for:

Highly organised.

Ability to prioritise with good time management skills.

Previous exposure to a retail business is ideal.

Strong communication skills and excellent time management.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

How we reward our teams:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days in our Woolloomooloo office)
• Flexible Working
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Strong commitment to development and internal progression
• A culture and workplace that values wellbeing, inclusion and personal growth
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and with our retail partners.

About us:

WHSmith is an iconic British retailer with proud Australian operations, at the heart of travel, offering books, news, and essentials, designed for life on the move. Our diverse retail brands include WHSmith Retail, InMotion, Kids Stop and The Book Cellar, each dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Our stores are located in some of Australia's busiest airports & Hospitals, providing a dynamic and fast paced work environment that is perfect for a driven individual who thrives on a challenge and is ready to kick start your career.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.