Retail Buyer

DJ&A; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ&A is seeking an experienced Retail Buyer to curate product ranges, balance customer demand, and drive commercial performance. You will manage supplier relationships, develop buying strategies, and monitor inventory levels to maximise profitability while aligning with brand strategy.

With a focus on data-driven decision making, you will analyse sales trends and market activity to identify opportunities, plan ranges, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in a Retail Buyer or similar buying role.
• Strong market data analysis skills.
• Ability to develop strategies and translate them into work plans.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent commercial and business acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, customer and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Research market trends and competitor activity to support product decisions.
• Plan and manage product ranges in line with business and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement buying strategies and work plans.
• Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Place, monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Review pricing, stock levels, margins and overall product performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, profitability and inventory efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure products are delivered effectively and meet business requirements.

Skills

Retail buying

Market data analysis

Strategy development

Negotiation

Job description

DJ&A is a dynamic family-owned business that has been creating innovative and captivating food products since 2011. Our mission is to develop unique products that resonate with both local and international consumers while consistently delivering the“Wow Factor.” Over the past decade, DJ&A has rapidly expanded its global footprint, with our products now available through major supermarket and retail chains acrossmore than 50 countries.

We have offices inAustralia, China and Singapore, supported by distribution facilities in theUSA, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore. Our customers includeAldi, Amazon, Coles, Woolworths, Metcash, TK Maxx, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, UNFI, Hema, T-Mall.hk, Circle K, Carrefour, Harris Farm, Loblaws and 7-Eleven.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focusedRetail Buyerto join our team. The Retail Buyer will be responsible for selecting and managing product ranges, balancing customer demand, brand strategy, supplier relationships, inventory levels and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, customer and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Research market trends and competitor activity to support product decisions.
• Plan and manage product ranges in line with business and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement buying strategies and work plans.
• Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Place, monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Review pricing, stock levels, margins and overall product performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, profitability and inventory efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure products are delivered effectively and meet business requirements.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum12 months’ experience in a Retail Buyer or similar buying role.
• Strong research and market data analysis skills.
• Ability to develop strategies and translate them into effective work plans.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent commercial and business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with strong attention to detail.

If you are commercially minded, passionate about products and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.