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Head Office Vacancy

Buying Assistant

Job no: 515063
Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney - Ryde & Macquarie Park
Categories: Buying

Making fashion easy to love and afford, building a sense of community and confidence, as well as creating a welcoming and trusted place to shop and work are all key to Suzanne Grae’s success.
Whether in Head Office or taking care of customers in store, team members are a part of a close-knit fashion family with the heartfelt intention of making a meaningful difference in the lives of all Australian women.
 
We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion, we’re committed to continuous learning and developing you in your career, team wellbeing and community engagement are genuinely and actively supported.
 
Our Opportunity:
 
Based in our Macquarie Park office, this Buying Assistant position proactively supports the product development cycle and is an integral role within the team and business. 
 
 You will be working closely and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and will display initiative in supporting and partnering with the Buyer to improve the financial results of the business and achieve overall business objectives. 
 
Along with your keen fashion sense and strong administrative capabilities, you will hit the ground running across the various facets and functions of the role and team while always learning and developing in this space.
 
You will be assisting with the product development process, maintaining and developing effective supplier relationships and working closely with other teams and departments across the Suzanne Grae brand. 
 
What your day-today will look like
  • Administration associated with the effective management of critical path
  • Management and preparation of weekly sales reports, products, merchandise rack, product analysis etc
  • Effective management of all samples and parcels
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fashion trends aligned to our Suzanne Grae customer
  • Communicate creative input and innovation for product development
  • Attend fit sessions to review garment on body and prepare fit samples
  • Maintain effective communication with suppliers and all other departments
Our ideal candidate will have
  • Relevant education; Design/Buying/Merchandise Diploma or Business/Commercial degree
  • Previous experience as a Buying Assistant in a fashion retail environment 
  • A LOVE for product, and a passion to grow in this field
  • Competent in MS Suite
  • Experience in managing administration tasks
  • A proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature
 
Why work for Suzanne Grae?
 
We offer generous rewards, incentives, and discounts, and we always look to team members within the business first when new career opportunities arise.
We are committed to rewarding our team for the great work they do every day and are able to offer some amazing benefits including:
  • Team Member product discount of 50%
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Great team referral bonus
  • Flexible Working
Want to learn a bit more about working with us?
 
You will be joining a collaborative, fun and supportive team with plenty of development opportunities, all while contributing towards a strong team culture.
 
The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.
Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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