Buying Assistant

Sussan Corporation Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous team member product discount

Discounted private health insurance

Great team referral bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sussan Corporation Pty Ltd is seeking a Buying Assistant based at our Head Office in Cremorne. You will proactively support the product development cycle and collaborate with Buyers to improve financial results and business objectives.

Your fashion sense and administrative skills will help you manage supplier relationships, support various team functions, and learn across the product development process.

Qualifications

• Relevant education; Fashion/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree.
• Demonstrated CADS creation and proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop.
• Strong MS Office skills and administrative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer and partner across categories to drive product development.
• Raise orders, manage ranges and prepare weekly sales reports and analyses.
• Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate with Planning on changes and deliveries.
• Contribute creative input for product development and attend fit sessions.
• Liaise daily with the vendor base and other departments to ensure alignment.

Skills

CADS

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Suite

Administrative tasks

Fashion product sensitivity

Education

Fashion/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

About Sussan

For more than 80 years, Sussan has been celebrating the spirit of Australian women, curating elegant, contemporary pieces that they love to wear, whether at work or play.

At Sussan, we strive to balance fashion with responsibility, always aiming to improve and find better ways to create the clothes that Australian women love. As part of The Sussan Group, we’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

This shows that we are a category leader, with a future focus and we’re passionate about bringing our team with us on the journey. Together, we’re committed to the change that women want to see.

Our Opportunity

Based in our Head Office in Cremorne, this Buying Assistant position proactively supports the product development cycle and is an integral role within the team and business.

You will be working closely and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and will display initiative in supporting and partnering with the Buyer to improve the financial results of the business and achieve overall business objectives.

Your keen fashion sense and strong administrative capabilities, you will hit the ground running across the various facets and functions of the role and team while always learning and developing in this space.

You will be assisting with the product development process, maintaining and developing effective supplier relationships and working closely with other teams and departments across the Sussan brand.

What your day-today will look like

• Supporting your Buyer and working in partnership across the categories


• Administration associated order raising and order management and range sheets


• Management and preparation of weekly sales reports, products, merchandise rack, product analysis etc


• Effective management of all samples


• Liaising with Planning team on any order changes and delivery updates


• Communicate creative input and innovation for product development


• Attend fit sessions to review garment on body and prepare fit samples


• Daily communication with vendor base


• Maintain effective communication with all other departments

Our ideal candidate will have

• Relevant education; Fashion/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree


• A LOVE for product, and a passion to grow in this field


• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in creating CADS and using Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop


• Sound knowledge and proficiency in MS Suite


• Experience in managing administration tasks


• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature

Why work for Sussan?

We believe in creating a supportive and nurturing workplace that puts women and their needs first. Our team members are passionate about fashion, and we are committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive. Here’s why you should choose a career at Sussan:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.


• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)


• Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)


• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth, and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Generous team member product discount


• Discounted private health insurance


• Great team referral bonus


• Flexible working arrangements


• Career development opportunities

If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with Sussan.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.