Buyer - Retail Omnichannel

7 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Talent Effect Pty Ltd Full time

Kitchen and Homewares - bloody lovely team
- Northern Suburbs location - Hybrid & Flex
- A growth opportunity - this business is on the move & so may be your salary

**Company Overview**

A specialist omnichannel retailer with a deep family heritage this is a place where relationships and aligned values are paramount. The business prides itself in knowing that customers are at the heart of everything they do and place integrity above all else. This business is on a growth trajectory with significant store expansion planned for the back half of this year as well as continued growth through their eCommerce offering. As such, there is an opportunity to be part of this humble and authentic culture and a business poised to blow their targets out of the park.

**Snapshot of Responsibilities**
- You will contribute to the profitability of the company by executing buying strategies across kitchen or homewares in-line with the strategic plan set in conjunction with the Head of Buying, whom you report to.
- You will source and identify new product ranges that align with the overall business direction through innate commercial merchandise buying skills
- Of course it goes without saying, effectively negotiating cost prices with vendors to drive product profitability; at all points you will drive commercial outcomes for your product portfolio.
- Executing promotional offers for both digital & store channels where formulating sales forecasts is critical to your categories success
- With excellent communication skills you will work with local and overseas suppliers to ensure success in the delivery of your portfolio.

**You will need**:

- Proven experience as a self-sufficient buyer in either a retail or wholesale environment working with soft or hardgoods, unfortunately FMCG won’t be right for this role.
- A strong commercial focus with excellent numerical ability and analytical skills where you identify category opportunities; show them what they are missing.
- You innately know consumer behaviour and have a unique ability to recognise & interpret trends both locally and internationally to tailor product opportunities that will have a commercial return on investment.
- You have solid supplier relationships both locally and offshore.
- You are a team player, sounds cheesy I know, but this business is all about the team and being supportive, this comes from the top down


  • Retail Buyer

    4 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Hometown Asian Supermarket Full time

    **Position Title**: Retail Buyer **Location**: Melbourne CBD, VIC **About Us**: Hometown Asian Supermarket is the only Asian supermarket in Melbourne CBD offering a comprehensive range of groceries imported from Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China. We specialize in Asian groceries, Asian cooking ingredients, Japanese sake,...

  • Buyer's Assistant

    2 months ago


    South Melbourne, Australia Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Full time

    Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business Must have strong MS Excel skills. Hybrid Role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership Are you a detail-oriented, analytical whiz with a passion for retail? We're seeking a talented Buyer's Assistant to join our dynamic team at Spotlight. This is...

  • Retail Buyer

    4 months ago


    South Melbourne, Australia Rods Fruit and Veg Pty Ltd Full time

    **Company Overview**: Rods Fruit and Veg Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne is a large business in their field. Due to expansion and to stream line the process, there have a vacant position for an experienced Retail buyer. This is a full-time role for right applicant with early start and good communication and management skills. **Key Responsibilities**: Product...

  • Junior Retail Buyer

    6 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Catch Full time

    **Work options**: Hybrid **Who is Catch?** Our vision is to be Australia’s most loved online destination for families. There's still a lot of work ahead of us, so we’re always on the lookout for creative, resourceful, and resilient people that can quickly learn new skills and adapt on the fly. **The Opportunity** Catch is currently seeking a Junior...

  • Retail Buyer Leader

    1 month ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia adidas Full time

    At adidas, we are seeking a highly skilled Retail Buyer Leader to join our team. This role is responsible for managing pre-season and in-season Planning, Buying and Trading for Own Retail concept stores and Franchise.In this position, you will be part of a team responsible for forecasting, planning, and implementing strategies to achieve sales goals, profit...

  • Buyer's Assistant

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Munro Footwear Group Full time

    We have a new opportunity for a **Buyer's Assistant** to join our team! We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual to support the Buyers in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the department, as well as assist with buying functions for our MFG - Munro Footwear Group brands. *** **Key Responsibilities** Reporting to the Buyer, you will be...


  • Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    **Your Impact**: We are currently looking for a talented Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Specialist to come and join the CUB Shopper Marketing team. Your new role will be partnering with the Coles Liquor Group Retail Beer teams. As part of your new role as the Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Specialist you will be working across both digital and instore...

  • Junior Buyer

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Bupa Full time

    At Bupa, our purpose is the help people live longer, happier, healthier lives and make a better world. More than 22,000 Bupa health and care professionals across Australia and New Zealand are making this a reality. In the optical area this includes stores in over 50 locations Australia-wide. If you have the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Buyer - Witchery (Apparel)**: **Job No.**: 997049 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Buyer - Witchery (Accessories)**: **Job No.**: 997048 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Buyer - Mimco (Jewellery & Accessories)**: **Job No.**: 997053 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of...

  • Buyer - Bed & Bath

    4 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia David Jones Full time

    **Buyer - Bed & Bath**: **Job No.**: 538968 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time, Permanent **A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Homewares department at David Jones as a Buyer to drive the Bed & Bath merchandise categories, comprising of well-known and adored international and local brands including Yves Delorme, Missoni,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Buyer - Trenery (Menswear)**: **Job No.**: 997054 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Buyer - Country Road Home**: **Job No.**: 997052 **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Job type**: Full-Time **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting...

  • Merchandise Specialist

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Reject Shop Full time

    The Reject Shop is a leading Australian Discount Variety retailer operating over 390 stores nationally. Our team culture is built on support and understanding our customers, delivering the best value and variety possible.We are seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Merchandise Team under the guidance of a Buyer. You will be accountable for a category within...


  • Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    As a Buyers Assistant at David Jones, you will work alongside your Buyer to drive commercial results within our Small Appliances category. Joining our team, you will assist with curating and delivering an exciting product range using your relationship with suppliers that is innovative and unique to David Jones. We are looking for someone who would like to...

  • Buyers Assistant

    7 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Accent Group Full time

    Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in...


  • Melbourne, Australia Frontline Recruitment Full time

    **International Fashion Luxury Buyer** **About the role**: This vital role within our client's organisation offers an exciting opportunity to impact the business as a Retail Luxury, International Buyer. We seek an individual who is immensely ambitious, and shares a genuine, deep passion for the fashion and retail industry. You are someone with drive and...

  • Assistant Buyer

    6 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Seed Heritage Full time

    Perm; Full Time opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer - Supportive team culture and environment - Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to join a dynamic team at Seed Heritage. Reporting to the Buying Manager for Children's Accessoires, this role will be responsible for...

  • Buyers Assistant

    7 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Munro Footwear Group Full time

    Take your first step into the footwear Industry working for Australia's largest online footwear store. - Take your passion for shoes and turn it into a career as a Buyers Assistant - Say YES to more of life's BIG moments with hybrid working and amazing career opportunities. As Australia's largest family-owned footwear business, we like to think that when...