Buying Assistant: Seasonal Range Developer & Growth Track

YATSAL DISTRUBUTORS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning with buying team

Growth path to Buyer

Supportive team

Hands-on product development

Job summary

Yatsal Distributors Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support our buying team. You’ll help develop seasonal ranges, maintain supplier files and deadlines, and learn about range planning and commercial decision-making. This hands-on role is ideal for someone aiming to grow into a Buyer position.

Located in Bankstown, this full-time onsite opportunity offers practical learning with experienced buyers and exposure to product selection and seasonal range planning.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in buying, merchandising or product coordination.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with pricing, spreadsheets and product data.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Clear communication and the ability to ask questions to clarify requirements.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate buying files, product information, pricing and order documentation.
• Support range development and reviews, ensuring proposed products fit within the existing range.
• Assist with product research, competitor pricing checks and sales data analysis to support buying decisions.
• Liaise with international suppliers to follow up on product details, samples, pricing and timelines.
• Coordinate samples, approvals and product photography requirements.
• Work with Buying and Marketing to ensure packaging briefs and product information are accurate and complete.
• Track key seasonal deadlines, flag issues early and keep everyone informed.
• Check your work carefully so information is complete and ready for the next stage.

Skills

2+ years buying/merchandising

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Yatsal Distributors Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support our buying team. You’ll help develop seasonal ranges, maintain supplier files and deadlines, and learn about range planning and commercial decision-making. This hands-on role is ideal for someone aiming to grow into a Buyer position.

Located in Bankstown, this full-time onsite opportunity offers practical learning with experienced buyers and exposure to product selection and seasonal range planning.