In-Demand Assistant buyer Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Buyers Assistant
David Jones —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Buyer’s Assistant - Platypus
Accent Group —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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4d
Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant Part-Time and Full-Time
Caroline K Morgan —Fitzroy North VIC
- From $27.10 an hour
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- POS
- Professional development assistance
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12d
Buyer’s Assistant - Platypus
Platypus —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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4d
Shipping Assistant
Viterra —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
1d
Buying Assistant - Apparel
Target Corporation —Chadstone VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Parental leave
5d
Sales Assistant / Sales Associate – Real Estate | Mandarin Speaking
L Real Estate —Melbourne VIC
- $52,880 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
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11h
Sales Personal Assistant - Northcote
Nelson Alexander —Northcote VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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14d
Category Manager - Gaming
Kogan —South Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
Junior Category Manager - Home & Living
Kogan —South Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Wellness program
Senior Fabric Technologist
Kmart —Chadstone VIC
- Manufacturing
- Parental leave
12d
Junior Category Manager - Consumer Electronics
Kogan —South Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Wellness program
Category Manager Beauty
Kmart —Chadstone VIC
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
National Account Manager - Supermarkets
Grill'd —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Sales
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Business Development Manager
Kogan —South Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Wellness program

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Buyers Assistant

David Jones -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Permanent

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
AI
Communication skills

Full Job Description

CBD, Melbourne - CBD & Inner, VIC, Australia

Limited Tenure
Permanent

Launch or build your career in buying with David Jones!

As a Buyers Assistant, you’ll play an important role in bringing together the products, brands and experiences that inspire our customers. Working alongside an experienced Buyer, you’ll support the delivery of the category strategy while gaining hands-on exposure to range planning, product performance, supplier management and the end-to-end product lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to develop your commercial capability, build relationships across the retail industry and make a meaningful contribution within Australia’s leading premium department store.

About the Opportunity

In this permanent role, you’ll provide planning, analytical and administrative support to the Buyer, helping ensure our ranges are relevant, commercially successful and delivered to stores and online at the right time.

You’ll work closely with suppliers and collaborate across Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, eCommerce and our store network. You’ll also use customer, sales and market insights to help identify emerging trends, improve product performance and support future buying decisions.

What You’ll Do

Support the Buyer with category strategy, range development and seasonal planning
Use sales performance, customer insights and market trends to inform product and ranging decisions
Assist with the development and maintenance of brand maps and product assortments
Build effective relationships with suppliers and coordinate day-to-day vendor communications
Validate and manage purchase orders, helping ensure stock is delivered on time and in full
Monitor product performance, stock levels, promotional activity and competitor offerings
Support weekly stock ordering, allocations, replenishment and inventory management
Coordinate samples, ticketing and product requirements for marketing, eCommerce and in-store campaigns
Partner with Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising and store teams to deliver successful product and brand launches
Prepare product, vendor and performance reports to support commercial decision-making
Contribute to post-season reviews and recommend opportunities to improve future ranges and brand performance

What We’re Looking For

A genuine passion for retail, product, brands and emerging customer trends
Previous experience within retail, buying, merchandise planning, allocation is beneficial
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite as well as AI tools such as Copilot
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
A proactive, curious and solutions-focused approach
The ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of individual responsibilities
A qualification in business, fashion, merchandising or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Why Work for Us?

Join a highly engaged team contributing to the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
Build your buying career within Australia’s leading premium department store
Gain exposure to respected local and international brands, experienced retail leaders and the full product lifecycle
Competitive remuneration package
Hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer and three weeks of paid leave for the supporting partner
Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to a range of partner benefits
An additional day of leave for your birthday, plus time to support charitable work
Opportunities to contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility program and community partnerships
Be part of an organisation committed to sustainability and shaping the future of modern retail
Ongoing learning and development to support your growth and career ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress has established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones created a social centre that has inspired and created lasting memories for generations.

Today, our purpose to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy by creating experiences, products and services like no other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars guide how we work:

Customer Obsessed: Curious, connected and dedicated to delighting our customers
Empowered: Trusted, accountable and always learning
Inclusive: Embracing diversity, belonging and sustainability
Innovative: Challenging, evolving and finding smarter ways to inspire

If you’re commercially curious, passionate about product and ready to build an inspired career in buying, we’d love to hear from you.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

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Buyers Assistant

Buyer’s Assistant - Platypus

Wholesale Fashion Sales Assistant Part-Time and Full-Time

Buyer’s Assistant - Platypus

Shipping Assistant

Buying Assistant - Apparel

Sales Assistant / Sales Associate – Real Estate | Mandarin Speaking

Sales Personal Assistant - Northcote

Category Manager - Gaming

Junior Category Manager - Home & Living

Senior Fabric Technologist

Junior Category Manager - Consumer Electronics

Category Manager Beauty

National Account Manager - Supermarkets

Business Development Manager

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