Buying Assistant

Chemist Warehouse; Preston; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home one day per wk

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite canteen

Shuttle bus to Preston office

Team member discounts

Job summary

Sigma Healthcare is seeking a Junior Category Buyer – Beauty & Personal Care to support the day-to-day management of the category across our Preston network. You’ll work closely with stores, suppliers, marketing and supply planning to ensure accurate product information, pricing and stock while using market insights to shape the range and improve customer experience.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, with opportunities for development, flexible working arrangements including one day

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying environment within Retail and/or FMCG sectors.
• Interest in Beauty and Personal Care trends and customer needs.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills.
• Basic skills in analysing sales data and market research.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day category activity: stock allocations, replenishment orders and accurate product information.
• Coordinate product pricing, brand details, imagery and promotions for stores and marketing teams.
• Keep stores informed about deliveries, pricing updates and promotions.
• Research Beauty and Personal Care market trends and changing customer preferences.
• Partner with marketing and merchandising teams to plan promotional activity.
• Work with stores and Supply Planning to monitor inventory and support stock availability.
• Analyse sales and category performance data and prepare clear reports and insights.
• Assist with supplier discussions and negotiations, including commercial terms.
• Support product lifecycle activities including new launches and discontinuations.

Skills

Buying experience

Retail FMCG

Organisational skills

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

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Join the category buying team supporting Sigma Healthcare's pharmacy retail network and its range of Beauty and Personal Care products. Working closely with stores, suppliers, marketing, merchandising and supply planning, the team helps deliver relevant product ranges, effective promotions and strong stock availability.

About the Role

As Junior Category Buyer – Beauty & Personal Care, you'll support the day-to-day management of the category, from product information and pricing to promotions, stock and supplier coordination. You'll use sales and market insights to help shape the range and create a great experience for customers across our store network.

Role Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day category activity, including stock allocations, replenishment orders and accurate product information.
• Coordinate product pricing, brand details, imagery and promotional information for stores and marketing teams.
• Keep stores informed about upcoming deliveries, pricing updates, promotions and brand activations.
• Research Beauty and Personal Care market trends and changing customer preferences.
• Partner with marketing and merchandising teams to plan and deliver promotional activity.
• Work with stores and Supply Planning to monitor inventory and support stock availability.
• Analyse sales and category performance data, preparing clear reports and insights.
• Assist with supplier discussions and negotiations, including commercial terms.
• Support product lifecycle activity, including new product launches and discontinuations.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Experience working in a Buying environment, ideally with exposure in the Retail and/or FMCG sector.
• A genuine interest in Beauty and Personal Care trends, products and customer needs.
• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and confidence juggling multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and an ability to build positive working relationships.
• A basic understanding of sales data analysis and market research.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing your category buying skills.

Why Join Us?

• Grow your career with purpose – Access a wide range of learning and development programs, including our internally designed leadership courses (including our Women In Leadership program) to support your long-term growth. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a difference in healthcare, working with a collaborative and supportive team.
• Be rewarded for your impact – Enjoy annual salary reviews linked to your performance, recognising the value you bring to the team.
• Flexibility that works – Work from home one day per week, while staying connected with your team at our vibrant Preston Support Office four days a week. We're committed to supporting our people through life's important moments. Alongside our formal flexibility policies, we recognise that some circumstances, such as returning from parental leave or managing personal wellbeing may require additional consideration. In these situations, we work collaboratively on case-by-case arrangements to provide the support needed while balancing the requirements of the role and team.
• Paid parental leave – We support growing families with six weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and one week of paid parental leave for secondary carers.
• Exclusive savings – Access generous team member discounts across a wide range of products with our partnership with Flare, including company-wide corporate offers on healthcare premiums with Bupa Healthcare, banking benefits with Comm Bank, novated leasing and a team member discount card entitling you to savings in our Chemist Warehouse Pharmacies
• Support when you need it – Tap into confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for personal or professional support.
• Take advantage of our subsidised and convenient onsite canteen for varied and affordable meals, coffee, confectionary and bakery items.
• Easy commuting – Enjoy our complimentary shuttle bus connecting nearby train stations to the Preston Support Office, making public transport travel simple and stress-free.

About Us

Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.

Sigma Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed.