Virtual Staff 365
via Workable
Buying Assistant
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 26d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-20). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Philippines
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
Our client is an Australian online women's fashion retailer specialising in a curated collection of comfortable, high-quality everyday basics, contemporary casualwear, and versatile lifestyle accessories.
They are now seeking to hire a Buying Assistant to provide hands-on administrative support to the Head of Buying and ensure product moves smoothly from supplier to store. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate system data, tracking critical path timelines, and supporting stock flow across internal teams.
Job Responsibilities
Data and Systems Administration
- Accurately input and maintain product information, purchase orders, and supplier details
- Maintain internal systems and spreadsheets with up-to-date product and order details
- Coordinate stock transfer paperwork and system updates between physical stores and the online warehouse
Supplier and Critical Path Coordination
- Manage supplier relationships by tracking orders, requesting updates, and following up on outstanding issues
- Update and manage the critical path to ensure timelines and key dates are met
- Assist with sample tracking and coordination
Administrative Support and Team Communication
- Provide general administrative support to the Buyer including document management and scheduling
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams to support stock flow and resolve issues
Requirements
- Previous experience in retail or administration
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
- Confident using Microsoft Teams for video calls and live chat
- Clear and confident written and verbal English communication
- Fast learner who can adapt and work across a variety of tasks
- Reliable workstation setup featuring dual monitors and high-speed internet
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience using Shopify
- Experience using Style Arcade
Benefits
- Permanent work-from-home set-up
- Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours)
- Full-time job
- HMO (STAFF only)
- Annual leave
- 13-month pay
- With Government mandated benefits