Buyer's Assistant

WHSmith Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Birthday day off

Annual bonus

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Job summary

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

Joining us means a hybrid setup with 3 days in our Woolloomooloo office; flexible working, a paid birthday day off, annual bonus, and strong development opportunities in a diverse, wellbeing-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail with analytical mindset.

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 to the relevant team, with correct images and information.
• Managing communication with buyers and suppliers regarding delivery timelines and changes in delivery methods.
• Collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure cohesive operations.

Skills

Organised

Excel skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Excel

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.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• 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 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.