Pet Category Buyer & Range Strategist

Petstock SO Regional Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Merchandise team in Melbourne. You will source, select and manage product ranges that support our growing business, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.

You will develop buying strategies, negotiate terms, manage ranges and pricing, and build strong supplier partnerships to maximise profitability and inventory efficiency across pet categories.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Buyer, Category Buyer or Merchandise role within retail.
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of sales, margin and inventory drivers.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with suppliers and managing key vendor relationships.
• Experience in product sourcing, range planning and category management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A 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

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Range planning

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Pet industry passion

Tools

Excel

Job description

Petstock is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Merchandise team in Melbourne. You will source, select and manage product ranges that support our growing business, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.

You will develop buying strategies, negotiate terms, manage ranges and pricing, and build strong supplier partnerships to maximise profitability and inventory efficiency across pet categories.