Category Buyer

Rashi Joshi; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Career development

Job summary

Rashi Joshi is seeking a Category Buyer to drive end-to-end management of product categories, stock, supplier relationships and pricing across remote Far North Queensland stores.

Join a values-driven procurement and merchandise team to deliver value, support communities, travel to remote locations as needed, and contribute to profitability and stock accuracy.

Qualifications

• You will bring experience in buying, category management, procurement, or retail merchandise planning.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills to drive profitability and category performance.
• Travel to remote communities as required to support procurement and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, ranging strategies, pricing, and category performance across multiple store locations.
• Review orders, deliveries, invoices, and supplier performance for accuracy and efficiency.
• Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements with vendors.
• Monitor margins, sales performance, and seasonal trends to maximise profitability and product viability.
• Maintain accurate product and inventory data including stock adjustments and pricing updates.
• Collaborate with store managers and operational teams to meet customer and community needs.
• Analyse category performance, slow-moving stock, and promotional outcomes to drive improvement.
• Support procurement and supply chain initiatives while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Travel to remote locations as required to support procurement and stock management activities.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Retail merchandising

Stock management

Excel

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company Join a values-driven organisation that supports remote communities across Far North Queensland. As a Category Buyer, you will play a key role in managing product categories, stock availability, supplier relationships, and pricing strategies to ensure the effective supply of goods across a network of remote retail stores.

Working within a collaborative procurement and merchandise team, you'll contribute to delivering value, efficiency, and service excellence while supporting community needs and business outcomes.

Your new role As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned product categories.

In this role, you will:

• Manage stock levels, ranging strategies, pricing, and category performance across multiple store locations
• Review orders, deliveries, invoices, and supplier performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements with vendors
• Monitor margins, sales performance, and seasonal trends to maximise profitability and product viability
• Maintain accurate product and inventory data, including stock adjustments, transfers, and pricing updates
• Collaborate with store managers and operational teams to meet customer and community needs
• Analyse category performance, slow-moving stock, and promotional outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Support procurement and supply chain initiatives while maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support business decision-making
• Travel to remote locations as required to support procurement and stock management activities

What you'll need to succeed

You will bring experience in buying, category management, procurement, or retail merchandise planning, alongside strong commercial and analytical skills.

Key strengths include:

• Previous experience in a retail buying, category management, procurement, or inventory-focused role
• Strong understanding of stock management, ranging, pricing, and margin control
• Experience working with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to analyse sales and category performance data
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and geographically dispersed team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities as required

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact across remote Queensland communities.

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team
• Diverse and commercially focused role with strong stakeholder engagement
• Exposure to procurement, merchandise, and supply chain operations
• Opportunity to travel and work closely with remote community stores
• Competitive remuneration and long-term career development opportunities

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