Buying Coordinator: Detail-Driven, Hybrid Role

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 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.