Assistant Buyer

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to progress your Buying career in Australia's number one destination for those who love to cook and entertain.

As with any role in a rapidly growing business, we work hard, however, we are empowered and given ownership to create successful outcomes for the business and our customers.

Together, as a team, we understand how our actions can impact the performance of the business and our customers which is why we work with energy, we commit, we act and we deliver for and support each other.

About us…

Kitchen Warehouse started from humble beginnings at a single store in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1986 and even with our expansion and success, we're still very much a family business born out of a genuine passion for home cooking and great food.

Today, Kitchen Warehouse has a national store network and a dominant online presence  ranging 10,000+ leading kitchenware products.

As a forward-thinking business, we're always looking for new ways to continue delighting our customers and they visit us because we offer the best selection of brands, world-class experience, and exceptional service and advice.

No matter how quickly we grow, we remain connected and are guided by our core values:

• Authenticity: genuine experience and service
• Quality: standards that can be trusted
• Family: putting our people first
• Customer: at the heart of everything we do

And we bring our behaviours to life every day:

• Take Ownership – Commit, act, and deliver
• Challenge Respectfully – Ask questions, share ideas, align as a team
• Fact-Based Conversations – Use data to drive clarity and improvement
• Frugality – Deliver more with less, valuing time and resources

If you want to be part of a thriving and passionate community, then Kitchen Warehouse could be the place to take your career to the next level

About the role…

We're searching for a passionate and driven Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandise team as we look to excite our customers with our curated range of the worlds best Kitchenware products.

You'll  support the Category Manager in the day to day management of our kitchenware range and assist in designing and executing a strategy to drive sales & profit through inventory management, product development and local purchasing.

You'll deliver administration support as well as provide insights, ideas & recommendations to the Buying team & wider business to drive action with support, direction and guidance from the Category Manager.

This role relies heavily on attention to detail, commercial outcomes, communication (both internal and external), influencing & negotiation skills and advanced computer skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Category Manager in building and maintaining a merchandise range that's commercial, customer-centric, and ahead of the competition.
• Delivery of financial plans to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Effectively manage inventory and slow sellers.
• Juggle and manage a busy promotional and seasonal calendar.
• Conduct post-seasonal analysis and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Replenishment, Marketing, Operations, and Online Teams.
• Sniff out market opportunities and keep the range reflective of changing trends and product advancements.
• Provide customer support through  Stores & Customer Service with product information, range advice and training.

To succeed in the role you will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and manage professional internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Sharp quantitative and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.
• Skilled at multitasking and hands-on work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and composure under pressure.
• Quick learner with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Buying Office

Why us?

We're growing fast and have an exciting future ahead of us. If you've been holding out for a role where you can really make an impact and become part of something bigger, this is it.

Ready to join Kitchen Warehouse and land your ultimate job?

Apply now

If this role sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you.

When sending in your application, please attach a cover letter stating why you are ideal for this role. Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through