Category Buyer

**Job no**: 942747
**Work type**: Permanent / Full time
**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide
- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.**

**Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.**

In alignment with the Myer Merchandise strategy and Customer First plan, as a **Category Buyer for Bedroom Accessories & Bedding** you will develop, buy and execute a category plan that delivers a compelling and profitable merchandise range that puts the customer first.
- Work with exciting Brands such as Minijumbuk, Sealy, Dentons, Downia as well as a number of Myer's private labels
- Fantastic opportunity to further develop your Buying career and work with an iconic retailer
- Work partly remotely and partly from our Support Office based in Docklands

**About the Opportunity**
- Take ownership and drive the execution of the Myer Merchandise strategy for Bedroom Accessories and Bedding
- Full accountability for trading the category and implementing appropriate tactical activities in relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes
- Manage complete range selection for national brands including, financial growth strategy, product selection, go to market strategy and in season trade of the brand
- Maintaining solid competitor and trend analysis to remain relevant and build a range to suit the market and Myer customer segmentation
- Work collaboratively with the planning team to determine assortment plans, conduct PSA, build product strategy, and determine best sourcing methods for the product
- Be responsible for marketing plans and our communications strategy
- Lead team to high performance through regular and effective coaching, feedback, mentoring and training and development opportunities

**About you**
- Seasoned experience within Buying, ideally within Soft Home
- A strong understanding of the customer, and the product category to build compelling ranges
- Advanced trend analysis and ability to implement according to strategy
- A dynamic, strategic individual with the ability to proactively spot new opportunities for the business within this category
- A commercial and tasteful eye for product
- Strong business acumen, financial and analytical skills
- Superior supplier relationship management skills
- Experienced in trade marketing and strong negotiation skills
- A leader who inspires others and can lead by example

**Benefit to you**:

- Generous Team Member discounts on all Myer products
- Work flexibly from home and our Support Office based in Docklands
- A supportive leadership team
- Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
- Service Recognition and Inspirational People Awards
- Ongoing training and development for your career progression
- The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

**Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.**

**_ 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**: 16 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time