Buyer Fabrics

Spotlight Retail Group (SRG); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Staff discounts across SRG brands

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Gym deals

Hybrid work

Job summary

Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) is seeking a commercially sharp, textile-obsessed Buyer to join our merchandise team in a hybrid role between our South Melbourne office and home. You will curate the fabrics collection across Curtaining, Upholstery, Decorator and Outdoor home styling, turning trends into irresistible ranges for customers.

With 3+ years as a Retail Buyer in textiles/fabrics, you will drive category growth, navigate global sourcing, and own end-to-end buys, margins and inventory while

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience as a Buyer (Retail) with textiles/fabrics
• Experience in global sourcing and category strategy
• Strong margin management and data analysis
• Excellent Excel skills and inventory planning
• Detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment

Responsibilities

• Curate the Collection: identify latest global fabric trends and translate into product ranges
• Strategic Growth: build and execute category strategies to drive sales and margin
• Analytical Excellence: analyse customer data to ensure category success
• End-to-End Ownership: manage seasonal buys, margin planning and inventory strategies
• Leadership: lead and inspire teams to deliver results in a high-volume setting

Skills

Retail Buying

Textiles/Fabrics background

Global Sourcing

Commercial Mindset

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Iconic Australian owned and operated retail business
• You must have at least 3 years’ proven experience as a Buyer
• Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture offering profit share, discounts & more!

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, Anaconda & Harris Scarfe we are acknowledged as one of the market leader s 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.