Assistant Buyer — Apparel Operations & Vendor Coordination

University-Co--o; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Co-op in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Buyer to support merchandising operations. You will assist with product setup, PO execution, vendor coordination, and inventory visibility to ensure category readiness and strong business performance.

The role collaborates with buyers and cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, coordinate samples, and elevate issues impacting product availability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred in business/merchandising fields.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order and Product Setup accuracy with timely execution.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Vendor coordination

Purchase order management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, merchandising or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

University Co-op in Austin, TX seeks an Assistant Buyer to support merchandising operations. You will assist with product setup, PO execution, vendor coordination, and inventory visibility to ensure category readiness and strong business performance.

The role collaborates with buyers and cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, coordinate samples, and elevate issues impacting product availability and customer experience.