Retail Buyer

Funky Food; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 134 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Funky Food AU Pty Ltd (Trading as Funky Food) in Epping, Victoria is seeking a skilled Retail Buyer to source fresh produce and groceries for the Victorian market. You will manage local supplier relationships, analyse demand and sales performance, and develop purchasing strategies to support state operations.

The role focuses on balancing product availability, pricing, profitability and waste reduction, with a strong emphasis on seasonality and local market conditions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Commerce, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong proven experience in retail buying/purchasing, preferably FMCG or fresh produce.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Analytical skills to review sales, costs, and inventory data using business software.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate prices, product specs, volumes, delivery schedules and terms with suppliers to secure reliable supply.
• Develop pricing and promotional strategies for online grocery to boost engagement and sales.
• Monitor sales, stock movements and availability across categories to identify opportunities.
• Set merchandise purchasing plans and stock budgets based on seasonality and demand.
• Anticipate consumer demand to determine variety, quantity and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with management on long-term assortment plans and promotional activity.
• Manage slow-moving, surplus and short-shelf-life stock to minimise waste and protect gross margins.
• Determine purchasing quantities, replenishment schedules and allocations for online ordering and delivery networks.
• Contribute to revenue, stock investment and gross profit targets by evaluating costs and supplier performance.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Sales analysis

Stock management

Forecasting

Formation

Diploma or higher in Business/Commerce/Retail Management/Supply Chain

Outils

Spreadsheets

Stock systems

ERP software

Description du poste

Position: Retail Buyer

Company: Funky Food AU Pty Ltd (Trading as Funky Food)

Location: Epping, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: $122,000 base salary plus superannuation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Retail Buyer to join our team in Epping, Victoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing fresh produce and grocery products for our Victorian operations, managing local supplier relationships, analysing customer demand and sales performance within the Victorian market, and developing purchasing strategies that support our business operations across the state.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, a sound understanding of fresh produce quality, seasonality and local market conditions, and the ability to balance product availability, competitive pricing, profitability and waste reduction within our Victorian operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchase prices, product specifications, order volumes, delivery schedules, promotional arrangements and trading terms with farmers, growers, wholesalers and other grocery suppliers to secure competitive and reliable supply.
• Develop and implement product pricing and promotional strategies for our online grocery platform, including seasonal offers, product bundles and merchandise presentation initiatives that support customer engagement and sales performance.
• Monitor product sales, inventory movements and stock availability across our fresh produce and grocery categories, while reviewing supplier information and market conditions to identify purchasing opportunities and changing supply requirements.
• Establish merchandise purchasing plans and stock investment budgets based on seasonal harvest cycles, forecast customer orders, anticipated market trends, special events and financial requirements.
• Research and anticipate consumer purchasing patterns to determine the appropriate variety, quantity, quality and specifications of fresh produce and grocery products required for our subscription boxes and customised customer orders.
• Liaise with management to coordinate long-term product assortment plans, purchasing priorities and promotional activities in line with customer preferences, seasonal availability and business growth objectives.
• Assess and manage slow-moving, surplus and short-shelf-life stock by recommending timely price reductions, promotional offers or alternative product allocations to minimise food waste while protecting gross profit margins.
• Determine product selections, purchasing quantities, replenishment schedules and stock allocations to support our online ordering platform, warehouse operations and delivery network, considering product freshness, storage requirements and expected demand.
• Contribute to achieving revenue, stock investment and gross profit targets by evaluating purchasing costs, supplier performance, stock turnover and product profitability, and recommending adjustments to buying strategies.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Commerce, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in retail buying, purchasing or procurement, preferably within fresh produce, grocery retail or the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
• Strong understanding of fresh produce grading, seasonal availability, shelf life, product freshness and appropriate storage requirements.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers, manage commercial relationships and secure favourable purchasing and supply arrangements.
• Proficiency in analysing sales figures, purchasing costs and inventory information using spreadsheets, stock management systems and other relevant business software.
• Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage purchasing priorities and respond to changing market conditions.
• Sound commercial awareness, particularly in relation to product pricing, gross profit margins, inventory control and waste reduction.