Category Buyer

4 weeks ago

Docklands, Australia Myer Full time

**Job no**: 939966

**Work type**: Permanent / Full time

**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**Work is a whole lot better when you love what you do, we know that. That’s why we make sure that the loves and interests of our people match their responsibilities. We take what they love, and we let them live it.**

**So, do you want to be part of a team who loves coming to work each day? A team that makes Myer a great place to shop, and an even greater place to work?**

In alignment with the Myer Merchandise strategy and Customer First plan, the **Category Buyer** for **Toys** will develop, buy and execute a category plan that delivers a compelling and profitable merchandise range that puts the customer first. In addition, you will actively support the Senior Buyer/Category Manager and General Manager, as well as being accountable for the end-to-end management for the Toys category.
- Exciting portfolio of Toys
- Hybrid working model, partly working remotely as well as our support office
- An exciting opportunity to further develop your career within the Buying stream

**About the Role**:

- Accountable for sourcing, analysing and delivering a new brand strategy and brand management
- Accountable for financial performance including budgets and pricing
- Executing marketing and communications strategy specific to category and in line with the Myer Strategy
- Develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with brand partners to drive brand performance and deliver on key metrics
- Lead teams to high performance through regular and effective coaching, feedback, mentoring and training and development opportunities
- Actively deliver and monitor team development and succession plan strategies
- Accountable for end-to-end execution of category from product selection, order placement and financial performance to deliver key metrics
- Accountable for range execution including marketing, store planning and visual merchandising
- Preparation, collation and presentation at Trade Reviews providing strategic direction at a Senior Executive level

**About You**:

- Seasoned experience in a Buyer role, preferably within the Toys category
- Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships
- Advanced trend analysis and ability to implement according to strategy
- Aware of competitive landscape
- Retail, financial and business acumen
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small/medium sized teams
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is preferred

**The Benefits**:

- Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products
- Work flexibly from home and our NEW Support Office based in Docklands
- A supportive leadership team
- The experience to work alongside industry pioneers
- Ongoing training and development for your career progression
- The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

If you are ready to make your mark within Australia's Largest Department store, don't miss this opportunity.

**_ Equal Opp. Employer:_**_ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve._

**Applications close**: 28 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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