Virtual Staff 365 Philippines Full-time 2026-07-02

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.

They are now seeking to hire a Buyer Administrator 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.

Job Responsibilities

Buying and Product Administration

  • Complete and maintain Item Creation Sheets accurately and in line with internal requirements
  • Populate and manage Salsify product data, liaising with Buyers and suppliers to obtain required copy, specifications, imagery, and compliance data
  • Support Buyers with high-volume data entry across internal systems
  • Ensure product information is complete, consistent, and aligned across all systems

Photography and Marketing Support

  • Prepare and complete photography briefs, ensuring all required product details, styling notes, and deadlines are clearly communicated
  • Coordinate product information required for photography and follow up on any missing data
  • Support the Buying and Marketing teams by ensuring all photography-related documentation is accurate and complete

Supplier and Compliance Coordination

  • Liaise with suppliers and Buyers to collect required compliance and product documentation
  • Email factories to request and follow up on APCO documentation, BSCI certification, and other ethical sourcing documents
  • Track and maintain records of compliance documentation, escalating gaps or risks to the Buyer where necessary
  • Make outbound calls to international suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively follow up on outstanding information

Artwork, Packaging, and Barcode Support

  • Review and check artwork against the original brief, ensuring accuracy of product details, branding, and specifications
  • Flag discrepancies or errors to Buyers for review and resolution
  • Support packaging and artwork workflows to ensure accuracy prior to approval
  • Scan and verify barcodes, check documentation, and raise any inconsistencies or errors
  • Maintain organised records of barcode checks, approvals, and digital documentation

Requirements

  • Strong administrative and data entry experience, ideally within buying, merchandising, sourcing, or supply chain
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately
  • Confidence liaising with international suppliers and internal stakeholders via email and phone
  • High proficiency in both written and verbal English communication
  • Process-driven and methodical working style with strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to follow processes, briefs, and critical paths autonomously while supporting multiple stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Previous experience managing product data within Salsify
  • Experience working with Item Creation Sheets or similar high-volume data inventory templates
  • Prior experience reviewing artwork briefs or handling barcode verification processes
  • Experience following up on supplier compliance documentation like APCO or BSCI certification

Benefits

  • Permanent work-from-home set-up
  • Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours)
  • Full-time job
  • HMO
  • Annual leave
  • Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month’s wage (pro-rate)