Private Label Product & Buying Assistant

Briscoe Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Briscoe Group is seeking a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join our Group Merchandise team in Auckland. Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll help bring private label products to life, coordinating samples, purchase orders, and supplier communications from development through to launch.

You’ll manage multiple products, maintain accurate product data, and support cross-functional teams across merchandising, design, and supply chain in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administration, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Good numerical and systems capability.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems would be beneficial.
• Previous retail, merchandising or buying support experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of private label products from initial concept through to launch.
• Coordinate and review product samples and approvals throughout the development process.
• Work with suppliers to track product development, production and milestones.
• Raise, update and track purchase orders and supplier confirmations.
• Follow up on timelines and escalate delays or issues.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, costing and supplier information.
• Support product launches and seasonal range reviews.
• Prepare reports and tracking information for the Buyer.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Design and QA.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Numerical ability

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Retail experience

Education

Fashion, Fashion Business, Buying, Merchandising qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Briscoe Group is seeking a highly organised Buyers Assistant to join our Group Merchandise team in Auckland. Working closely with the Buyer, you’ll help bring private label products to life, coordinating samples, purchase orders, and supplier communications from development through to launch.

You’ll manage multiple products, maintain accurate product data, and support cross-functional teams across merchandising, design, and supply chain in a fast-paced retail environment.