Category Buying Manager

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Jivaro Full time

1000 + stores, multibranded store environment
- Close To Public Transport Links
- Management Position, Mentoring a Driven and Successful Team

Jivaro is excited to be partnering with this retail giant Trading across 3 different brands they have a staggering 1000+ store footprint nationally...... and growing.

This is a pivotal position in the growth of their private label division and you will be at the center of the business leading their commercial agenda. With your team you have the opportunity and full accountability to shape the future of the product strategy.

To be successful you will need to be able to demonstrate the key skills and experience:

- Experience operating at an established Buying Manager or Head of Buying within a private label portfolio in beauty, skincare or similar
- Strong hands-on department management experience; OTB, product development and critical path, supply base, trading, working cross-functionally with e-commerce and marketing teams
- Management experience of direct reports; training and developing
- Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management both internally and externally
- MS Office and IT skills



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