Buying Assistant
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Job no: 513942
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Merchandise
- Proudly Australian-owned retail group with iconic brands
- Career progression, team discounts, and flexible work options
- Energetic team culture that values ideas, pace, and leadership
Are you a detail-focused and motivated individual ready to thrive in a fast-paced retail group? Harris Scarfe is looking for a Buyer's Assistant to join our energetic team in South Melbourne.
In this position, you’ll work closely with the Buyer to help deliver both long and short-term strategies, while also supporting day-to-day activity including promotional planning, product administration, sample coordination, supplier communications, and marketing briefs.
This is a great opportunity to develop your buying career in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment with strong opportunities to grow.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary + superannuation + profit share + generous team discounts
- Hybrid role with work flexibility options
- Clear career progression and personal development opportunities
- A culture that values collaboration, contribution, and strong team spirit
- Centrally located South Melbourne office near the market
- Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 life, family, health, and financial support
How You’ll Help
- Supporting the Buyer with key administrative and planning tasks
- Maintaining product and promotional data in our systems
- Managing product samples and assisting with supplier communication
- Assisting with catalogue proofing and marketing support
- Providing reporting and insights using Excel and SAP
- Helping brief and coordinate eCommerce and promotional content
- Acting as the main point of contact for product data and master data updates
About You
- You have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working with data
- You’re confident using Excel and ideally have experience with SAP
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage your time well
- You’re a team player with strong communication skills
- Experience in retail, buying or the Footwear, Fashion Accessories, Handbags & Travelware category is highly regarded
- You’re curious, organised, and always willing to learn
About Us
We’ve been part of Aussie life for over 175 years – and we’re just getting started.
At Harris Scarfe, we’re more than a household name – we’re a brand with purpose. With 60 stores nationally and a growing online presence, we’re known and loved for delivering great value, trusted quality, and friendly service across homewares and apparel.
As part of the Spotlight Retail Group – alongside Spotlight, Anaconda, and Mountain Designs – we’re backed by a network of iconic Australian-owned brands with shared values and big ambitions.
When you join Harris Scarfe, you’ll be part of something bigger – a proudly Australian business focused on making a real difference, every day.
We’re a business that sees people at the centre of everything - and that includes the people who work here.
At Harris Scarfe, we celebrate the strength that comes from difference. We back each other, we pitch in and create space for you to thrive in your role.
Ready to help shape our future?
Apply now via our online form with your resume.
(Please note: Only applicants with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered. No agency applications.)
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