Buyer Fabrics

Spotlight; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Profit share

Superannuation

Mentoring

Team discounts

EAP

Gym deals

Job summary

Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp, textile-focused Buyer to join our merchandise team. This role goes beyond procurement; you will architect our Fabrics portfolio—from Curtaining to Outdoor home styling—and translate global trends into evergreen ranges customers love.

You will curate the collection, build category strategies, analyse data, and own seasonal buys, margins and inventory in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Retail Buyer with Textiles, Fabrics, or Hard Goods.
• Strong experience in global sourcing and product development.
• Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical approach to inventory.
• Detail-oriented, solutions-driven in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Curate the Collection: Identify latest global fabric trends and translate them into stunning product ranges.
• Strategic Growth: Build and execute category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share.
• Analytical Excellence: Use commercial savviness to analyse customer data for long-term success.
• End-to-End Ownership: Manage seasonal buys, margin planning and inventory strategies.
• Leadership: Lead and inspire your team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Retail buying

Textiles experience

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Global sourcing

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp, textile-obsessed Buyer to join our merchandise team. This isn't just about procurement, it's about being the architect of our Fabrics portfolio. From Curtaining, Upholstery, Decorator to Outdoor home styling, you will use your expertise to develop commercially relevant ranges that turn global trends into irresistible products for our customers.

We need a Buyer who can turn trends into irresistible evergreen ranges!

What's In It For You?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between our modern South Melbourne office and home.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive salary plus Profit Share and superannuation.
• Growth & Culture: Access to mentoring, senior stakeholder exposure, and a vibrant team environment.
• The Perks: Generous team discounts across SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP, and gym deals.

Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp, textile-obsessed Buyer to join our merchandise team. This isn't just about procurement, it's about being the architect of our Fabrics portfolio. From Curtaining, Upholstery, Decorator to Outdoor home styling, you will use your expertise to develop commercially relevant ranges that turn global trends into irresistible products for our customers.

We need a Buyer who can turn trends into irresistible evergreen ranges!

What's In It For You?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between our modern South Melbourne office and home.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive salary plus Profit Share and superannuation.
• Growth & Culture: Access to mentoring, senior stakeholder exposure, and a vibrant team environment.
• The Perks: Generous team discounts across SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP, and gym deals.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Curate the Collection: Identify the latest global fabric trends—from seasonal and License prints to technical textiles—and translate them into stunning product ranges.
• Strategic Growth: Build and execute category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share.
• Analytical Excellence: Use your commercial savvy to analyse customer data and ensure long-term category success.
• End-to-End Ownership: Manage seasonal buys, margin planning, and inventory strategies to keep our Furnishing Fabric departments world-class.
• Leadership: Lead and inspire your team to deliver results in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

About You:

• The Expertise: 3+ years of proven experience as a Retail Buyer, specifically with a background in Textiles, Fabrics, or Hard Goods.
• Global Sourcing: Strong experience in product development and navigating overseas sourcing.
• Commercial Mindset: A track record of achieving category growth and managing complex margins.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical approach to inventory.
• The Drive: You are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and thrive in a rapid retail rhythm.

About Us:

Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands of Spotlight and Anaconda & Harris Scarfe, we are acknowledged as one of the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agency enquiries or applications please.