Junior Buyer, Textiles

Junior Buyer, Textiles
Koala, Australia

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Unspecified
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 20, 2021
Last Date
Apr 20, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Koala’s mission is to become the smartest way to buy high-quality furniture online. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfilment platform, and incredible customer service, we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture.

Why we have this role @ Koala

Koala, is one of Australia’s fastest growing eCommerce companies and we are looking for a highly ambitious and organised Product Assistant for our textiles category to help take us to the next level. You’ll assist on the bedroom textiles and mattress range globally by bringing Koala’s designs to life through liaising with world class suppliers. The Junior Buyer will support the Product Developers and Manager to build on what has become one of Australia’s most talked about brands by taking risks and turning heads with products that continually make Koala famous. We are looking for a proven performer with an ability to adapt to a wide variety of challenges, and to maintain a commercial mindset to drive the business forward. Are you ready to take on the career opportunity of a lifetime?

Requirements

What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?

  • Alongside the Product Developers and Manager, assist in the development of the bedroom textiles and mattress category with sourcing creative products that always surprise and delight
  • Support the bedroom textiles and mattress range from concept to launch, ensuring all products always remain on track, to brief and on time
  • Aide the communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Assist in the cost of goods management and negotiation with suppliers
  • Coordinate all aspects of product samples from specification sheet, product concept to golden sample and supplier communication, payments, and shipping
  • Support with timeline management and coordination of key dates across teams
  • Assist with supplier due diligence and quality control

Ideal background

  • Degree qualified in product management, business or relevant qualification
  • 2+ years in product development, manufacturing or production, ideally in textiles, bedroom or soft furnishings
  • We’re looking for someone with the ability to be analytical and creative, offering a high attention to detail and able to successfully multitask and work according to deadlines
  • Passionate about sourcing products that people love to use
  • Excellent communicator and influencer with significant experience in negotiating with suppliers
  • The drive and energy to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • Awesome at Excel and Adobe Creative Suite with strong analytical and numerical skills

Benefits

Treehouse Perks and Privileges

Koala is only as good as its employees are happy - and we’re one happy mob!

We offer our teams flexible working options and the freedom and autonomy to do their best work in a way that works for them. Whether that’s working your own version of 9-5, working from home in your trackies from time to time or hanging out at our Treehouses (this is what we call our office digs in the CBD and Alexandria), you decide whatever helps you find your flow! The Treehouses have a fully stocked Koala Kitchen with an emphasis on healthy, local and organic produce - VB fridge and the famous Koala Kombucha on tap. And there's more than just tasty treats - the Koala Treehouses are as dog-friendly as they get, there are also plenty of social and volunteer activities to get involved with and help you get to know your fellow Koalas better as well as free Koala products for all employees - who better to shout from the tree tops how awesome our products are, right?! We also recognise that we can’t grow as a brand unless we support the growth of our teams so this is a strong focus for us. All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out in and belong to!

Koalities we look for

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always curious to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're bloody confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and selflessness drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you. well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line

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