Buying Manager Technology 2

2 weeks ago

Bentleigh East, Australia Officeworks Full time

**Title**:Buying Manager Technology 2**:

- Location: Bentleigh East, Victoria, AU**About us**:
At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With more than 8000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide - we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

**About the role**:
An exciting Buying Manager role driving the buying strategy for Technology at our East Bentleigh Support Office. Reporting directly to the Head of Merchandise - Mobiles, Connectivity & Accessories, the key focus of this role is to influence and support the buying strategy, ensuring a compelling offer is delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive innovation through new products and services
- Implement new exciting initiatives as approved by the executive team
- Bring the offer to life in our store network and online channel in an engaging way
- Coaching and development of your portfolio's Buying team
- Accountable for the development of the promotional program
- Influence the Marketing program to create a unique proposition
- Accountable for the delivery of key financial metrics of sales, margin and stock turn budgets
- Strategically influence the business
- Develop strong relationship with suppliers

**About you**:
For this role, we are looking for an outstanding communicator with an ability to coach and lead a team towards a robust business strategy. Experienced in achieving success with an engaged and performing team, this exciting opportunity will leverage your strong merchandise skills and passion for driving a great customer experience.

Key skills:

- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Commerce, or Economics (preferred but not essential)
- Extensive Buying experience in a retail environment with strong direct sourcing exposure
- Excellent communication skills with ability to build robust relationships
- Ability to drive action through effective and collaborative leadership
- Strong commercial capability skills and financial acumen
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop Buyers reporting into this role

**Our culture**:
It’s all in a day’s work when you’re part of the Officeworks community - where you’re not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

- An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
- Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
- A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
- Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
- Industry leading Growing Families policy and access to Circle In portal for Working Families.

Officeworks is a** ‘Circle Back Initiative’ **employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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