Assistant Buyer

3 weeks ago

North Sydney, Australia Woolworths Full time

Assistant Buyer - Fruit & Veg (12 month contract) 

  • Previous Administration and/or Buying experience is highly regarded 
  • Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities 
  • There will be weekend work required as our Distribution Centres (DCs) work 7 days per week. You will work a minimum one day per weekend (exact roster to be confirmed with the successful applicant).

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition 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. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll experience

  • A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
  • Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

What you’ll do

  • Ensure all products (Fruit & Veg) meet quality specifications prior to purchase, and drive category sales to support budget delivery (best deals and offers for customer and for Woolworths)
  • Negotiate competitive pricing to achieve the right customer and financial outcomes
  • Manage operational stakeholders and build effective stakeholder relationships (internal and external)
  • Partner with a large number of suppliers and stakeholders to communicate seasonality/ seasonal adjustments
  • Ensure stores’ stock requirements are met, and manage DC (Distribution Centre) stock levels to company standards while delivering to inventory targets

What you’ll bring

  • Previous experience in Buying is highly regarded, however administration experience is required to ensure you are set up for success
  • A broad skill set in stakeholder management and problem solve 
  • An ability to manage admin systems which includes forecast planning and data analysis
  • Demonstrated the ability to negotiate and influence with cross functional and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines with tight time constraints and prioritise work

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 able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI 
 
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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