Buyer - (Beauty/household/kitchenware/homewares) - Woolworths Marketplus

MyDeal is a pioneering Australian marketplace, a destination for the biggest brands, widest range and the best deals, across millions of products. MyDeal has anything you want and everything you need.

We're dedicated to offering a curated selection of quality products from trusted retailers, ensuring our customers shop with confidence, knowing they're getting the best of the best. From renowned brands to unique and boutique finds, MyDeal caters to every taste and style.

Our journey towards exceptional shopping experiences continues to evolve. In September 2022, MyDeal joined forces with the Woolworths Group, expanding our reach and capabilities to better serve our customers. As part of Woolworths, we continue to innovate, refining our online marketplace and offering unparalleled value to our loyal customers.

**Buyer - (Beauty/Household/Kitchenware/Homewares) - Woolworths MarketPlus**
- Melbourne based role, office located on Collins street
- Full time permanent opportunity with WoolworthsMarketPlus (MyDeal Banner)Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities

We are seeking an experienced buyer in Beauty/ Household/ Kitchenware/ Homewares categories within our MyDeal banner.

These products will be sourced both locally and from overseas suppliers. We are building the best range of Beauty and Homewares products in Australia and looking for an experienced buyer to join our team to help us on this exciting mission.

Woolworths MarketPlus is a leading marketplace platform that provides sellers with the tools and resources to reach a vast customer base and expand their business.

**WMP**

Woolworths Group (Australia and New Zealand's largest retailer) launched Woolworths Market Plus (WMP) in October 2023. WMP is a curated customer destination that brings together our trusted marketplace ecosystem, comprising three core banners: Big W Market, MyDeal, and Everyday Market.

WMP provides one door for our sellers to both sell and manage products across our marketplaces. We continue to grow, and operate primarily across three hub locations: Melbourne, Sydney & Manila.

**What you'll do**
- Source and secure products: Execute buying opportunities for leading local and international brands, private label products, and direct-from-factory sourcing.
- Drive strategic category growth: Manage and grow key product categories based on market trends and analysis.
- Leverage data for informed decisions: Analyse data to make strategic import decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Maintain market awareness: Conduct competitor research and stay informed about market trends to understand customer preferences.
- Collaborate across departments: Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Operations, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless product flow and execution.Optimise product presentation and performance: Manage product range, pricing strategies, stock levels, and online visibility to maximise sales and customer satisfaction.

**What you’ll bring**
- 2+ years of experience in a homeware buying role, with a strong track record of sourcing and negotiating competitive deals.
- Highly analytical with strong data analysis skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and analytical tools like Google Analytics.
- Experience across multiple homeware sub-categories, possessing an established network of supplier contacts.
- Able to multitask, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Passionate about buying and sourcing, with a strong understanding of compliance considerations and a commitment to delivering market-leading deals.

**What you’ll experience**
- Work in a dynamic and inclusive start-up culture with passionate people.
- Health & wellbeing program and 12-weeks paid parental leave policyExcellent equipment provided including sit/stand desks, powerful laptop and dual 4K monitors with full motion stands all located on the incredible Collins street.
- **Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group**

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group**

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better abl