Assistant Buyer

Be part of a dynamic team delivering #AMAZING at every touchpoint
- Utilise and grow your creative and technical skills with the #DREAMTEAM
- Join us in our next phase of growth When we grow, you grow

**ABOUT US**

At DECJUBA we’re all about effortless, edgy fashion to make you look and feel #AMAZING.

Relaunched by Tania Austin in 2008, DECJUBA has become a leading retailer in Australia and New Zealand, growing our store footprint from just five stores into 140 stores and two online sites.

We believe our greatest asset is our people. Our #DREAMTEAM is made up of over 1400 people across the retail and head office teams. By supporting, inspiring, and challenging each other, we believe we can achieve #AMAZING at every touch point***

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Due to growth, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join the DECJUBA team This role will support all aspects of product development including trend research, range selection and product specification.

This opportunity will afford you the chance to put your creative and technical skills to use whilst developing your career in fashion

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Build strong supplier relationships, briefing and developing new collections monthly.
- Proactively drive the approval time lines on lap dips, strike offs, trims and bulk materials.
- Entering information into AP21, updating buy sheets and range boards
- Set up sample catalogue, buy sheets and documentation during ranging sessions.
- Key involvement in preparing samples for meetings, reviews and approvals.
- Provide administrative support to the buying team.

**ABOUT YOU**
- You’re currently working in a similar role, or ready to take the next step in your career. You’re the perfect mix of creative and technical, with a flair for product development.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in accessories buying or similar
- Tertiary Fashion or equivalent qualifications
- Proficient in Adobe suite and Excel
- Experience in AP21 highly regarded
- Excellent organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**BENEFITS**
- Generous and unlimited team discount across all brands - up to 50% off and clothing allowance so that you look and feel #AMAZING.
- Countless personal and professional development opportunities including education and training in person and online, access to inspiring guest speakers and volunteering days with DECJUBA Foundation partners.
- Progressive leave policies including paid parental leave.
- Access to health and wellbeing programs.
- #AMAZING team culture with regular events to celebrate all things DECJUBA.

**OUR CULTURE**
- We are committed to providing an #AMAZING working environment, empowered by five core values: Honesty, Bravery, Integrity, Innovation, and Optimism.
- We are passionate about our #DREAMTEAM and committed to providing continuous growth and development opportunities.
- We aim to open the door to #AMAZING careers in retail, with the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.