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Buying Assistant

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Experience in buying, procurement, or administrative roles within retail or eCommerce
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions
  • Excellent vendor management and communication skills

Requirements:

  • Purchase Order management: ensure timely booking of POs (at least two weeks in advance), monitor unbooked POs, send reminders for promotional POs (four weeks before promotions), maintain No Show Reports, process PO amendments, and update vendor emails regarding changes
  • Supplier coordination and order tracking: liaise with local and overseas suppliers to track deliveries, verify overseas order delivery bookings, and communicate with internal teams regarding order status and adjustments
  • Administrative and reporting: generate reports related to PO status and supplier updates, assist in general administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and OHS guidelines

Job description

Our client is a leading Australian discount retailer, providing affordable everyday essentials to customers nationwide.

To maintain operational efficiency, they are looking for a Buying Assistant to support their purchasing team with administrative tasks, supplier coordination, and order management.

Job Responsibilities:

Purchase Order (PO) Management

  • Ensure timely booking of POs (at least two weeks in advance).
  • Monitor unbooked POs and follow up with suppliers.
  • Send reminders for promotional POs to suppliers (four weeks before promotions).
  • Maintain and update "No Show Reports", ensuring outstanding bookings are addressed.
  • Process purchase order amendments and update vendor emails regarding changes.

Supplier Coordination & Order Tracking

  • Liaise with local and overseas suppliers to track deliveries.
  • Verify and check overseas order delivery bookings.
  • Communicate with internal teams regarding order status and adjustments.

Administrative & Reporting Tasks

  • Generate reports related to PO status, supplier updates, and order tracking.
  • Assist in general administrative tasks as directed by the Buyer.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines.

Requirements

  • Experience in buying, procurement, or administrative roles within retail or eCommerce.
  • Proficiency in SAP, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong analytical skills to assist in data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent vendor management and communication skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

  • ​Permanent work-from-home set-up
  • Dayshift (Australian business hours)
  • Full-time job
  • HMO
  • Annual leave
  • Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)

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