Buyer's Assistant - Sports Direct

Accent Group Limited

Sydney

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Accent Group Limited, a leading sportswear retailer, seeks a Buyer's Assistant for its new venture in Australia and New Zealand. This role offers an opportunity to work at the core of buying decisions, influencing stock strategies, and building relationships with major brands in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a passion for the sports and fashion industries.

Qualifications

Experience in a retail buying office or merchandise function.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Passion for fashion, sport, and streetwear.

Responsibilities

Support Buyers in merchandise planning and buying cycles.
Generate sales reports, inventory insights, and analysis.
Manage purchase orders and supplier timelines.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in a retail buying office

Job description

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Are you ready to be part of one of the world’s most iconic sportswear retailers as we take on a brand-new frontier in Australia and New Zealand?

Sports Direct, powered by Accent Group, is bringing its bold energy, big brands, and unbeatable value to ANZ – and we’re on the hunt for a Buyer's Assistant to make an impact.

This is more than just a support role. It’s your opportunity to sit at the heart of the action – supporting our Buyers, owning reporting, influencing stock strategies, and helping shape the future of sports and fashion retail in the region.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with our Buyers to assist in merchandise planning, buying cycles, and inventory strategy
Provide detailed product and sales analysis that influences the product mix across stores
Generate weekly sales reports, trade dashboards, inventory insights, and post-season sales analysis
Identify trends, risks, and new opportunities through real-time data

Manage the Buying Process from End to End

Input purchase orders, manage supplier timelines, track deliveries, and ensure product data is always spot-on
Work closely with global brands to bring top-tier sportswear and fashion to local shelves

Brand & Supplier Relationships

Build relationships with the world’s biggest sports brands
Act as a key point of contact, ensuring seamless communication and results-driven collaboration
Keep our systems tight with flawless EDI protocol, hierarchy management, and accurate reporting
Communicate with stores and visit regularly to stay in tune with the local pulse

Who You Are:

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills (AP21 knowledge a plus!)
Experience in a retail buying office or merchandise function
Sharp analytical mind with a love for data and detail
Passionate about fashion, sport, and streetwear
An incredible communicator, relationship builder, and multi-tasker
Excited to grow in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Why Join Accent Group?

Be part of a global powerhouse entering a new, dynamic market

Work with big-name brands, trendsetters, and leaders in the sports/fashion space

Accelerate your career with training, mentorship, and room to grow

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Analyst, Administrative, and Customer Service
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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