<p>Our client is one of Australia’s largest gifting, homewares, and kitchenware distributors, dedicated to bringing joy and meaning to people's lives through their products.</p><p>They are now seeking to hire a <strong>Buyer Administrator </strong>to provide critical administrative and data support to the Buying team, enabling Buyers to focus on strategic range development, supplier relationships, and commercial decision-making.</p><h3>Job Responsibilities</h3><h3>Buying and Product Administration</h3><ul><li>Complete and maintain Item Creation Sheets accurately and in line with internal requirements</li><li>Populate and manage Salsify product data, liaising with Buyers and suppliers to obtain required copy, specifications, imagery, and compliance data</li><li>Support Buyers with high-volume data entry across internal systems</li><li>Ensure product information is complete, consistent, and aligned across all systems</li></ul><h3>Photography and Marketing Support</h3><ul><li>Prepare and complete photography briefs, ensuring all required product details, styling notes, and deadlines are clearly communicated</li><li>Coordinate product information required for photography and follow up on any missing data</li><li>Support the Buying and Marketing teams by ensuring all photography-related documentation is accurate and complete</li></ul><h3>Supplier and Compliance Coordination</h3><ul><li>Liaise with suppliers and Buyers to collect required compliance and product documentation</li><li>Email factories to request and follow up on APCO documentation, BSCI certification, and other ethical sourcing documents</li><li>Track and maintain records of compliance documentation, escalating gaps or risks to the Buyer where necessary</li><li>Make outbound calls to international suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively follow up on outstanding information</li></ul><h3>Artwork, Packaging, and Barcode Support</h3><ul><li>Review and check artwork against the original brief, ensuring accuracy of product details, branding, and specifications</li><li>Flag discrepancies or errors to Buyers for review and resolution</li><li>Support packaging and artwork workflows to ensure accuracy prior to approval</li><li>Scan and verify barcodes, check documentation, and raise any inconsistencies or errors</li><li>Maintain organised records of barcode checks, approvals, and digital documentation</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Strong administrative and data entry experience, ideally within buying, merchandising, sourcing, or supply chain</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately</li><li>Confidence liaising with international suppliers and internal stakeholders via email and phone</li><li>High proficiency in both written and verbal English communication</li><li>Process-driven and methodical working style with strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Ability to follow processes, briefs, and critical paths autono