Buyer & Product Developer – Homewares

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Max Executive Pty. Ltd. Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About The Organisation

Bring your product vision to life with an iconic Australian brand

With a creative flair and terrific work culture, this Australian Owned iconic Homewares organisation that predominantly markets and sells to major department stores (e.g., Myer, Harris Scarfe etc.) as well as Independent Homeware Retailers Australia wide is continuing to grow and enhance its premium product categories nationally.

About The Role

As Buyer & Product Developer, you'll be the driving force behind some of this organisations key category groups. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes product development – from trend spotting and concept creation through to supplier sourcing, negotiation, quality control, and market launch.

Reporting to the Head of Product, you'll:

  • Shape and deliver product ranges that excite customers by analysing trends, sales data and market insights.
  • Own the sourcing process, working directly with factories in China and India, negotiating terms and building trusted supplier relationships.
  • Oversee product lifecycle management, from initial concept through to final delivery – ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial viability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, logistics, and sales teams to bring ranges to market successfully.
  • Mentor and support a Product Coordinator, setting clear expectations and fostering growth.

This is a chance to take true ownership of a category, seeing your products evolve from idea on a page to products in homes across Australia.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualification in Procurement, Buying, International Trade, Merchandising, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years' experience in product development and international sourcing – ideally within Homewares or FMCG.
  • Proven ability to analyse market trends and turn insights into commercial product ranges.
  • Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholder, Fluency in Mandarin advantageous but not essential.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and ideally ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • A true passion for product development, with the creativity, curiosity, and drive to bring products to life.

Other Details

  • Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid working rights.
  • Appointment subject to a National Police check.
  • Current driver's licence required.

Benefits

  • Salary package: $100,000–$120,000 (based on experience)
  • Free onsite parking or close access to public transport.
  • Opportunity to work on iconic, design-led homeware brands.
  • Opportunity for international travel.
  • Fun, collaborative culture that values creativity, balance, and growth.
  • Be part of a business where your ideas become real products in homes nationwide.

How To Apply

To learn more about this outstanding career opportunity, please send your resume in word format to  or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Burgess on

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