Pet Category Buyer: Grow Ranges & Profits

Petstock Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Merchandise team, shaping ranges that meet customer needs and drive profitability. You will develop buying strategies, source products, negotiate with suppliers, manage range reviews and pricing, and collaborate with stores and marketing to deliver successful promotions.

A genuine passion for pets, strong analytical skills, Excel expertise and stakeholder management will help you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in Buyer/Category/Merchandise roles within retail.
• Strong commercial acumen focused on sales, margin and inventory.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience in product sourcing, range planning and category management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Advanced MSExcel/Office proficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build strong working relationships.
• Genuine passion for pets and the pet industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying strategies aligned to category and business objectives.
• Source and select products that meet customer needs, market trends and merchandising plans.
• Negotiate commercial terms, promotions and supplier agreements to maximise profitability.
• Manage range reviews, assortment planning and pricing strategies in line with business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that deliver mutual growth and innovation.
• Deliver buying plans that achieve sales, margin and inventory targets.
• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities to optimise product ranges.
• Oversee product setup, data integrity and ongoing maintenance within systems.
• Collaborate with stores, marketing and operational teams to ensure successful product and promotional execution.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity and emerging product opportunities.

Skills

Buyer experience

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiation

Sourcing & planning

Data analytics

Excel

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Pet industry passion

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Petstock Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Merchandise team, shaping ranges that meet customer needs and drive profitability. You will develop buying strategies, source products, negotiate with suppliers, manage range reviews and pricing, and collaborate with stores and marketing to deliver successful promotions.

A genuine passion for pets, strong analytical skills, Excel expertise and stakeholder management will help you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative