Senior Retail Buyer: Hybrid-Ready Category Leader

The Glen Hotel Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Staff discounts

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Star Pharmacy Group is seeking an experienced Senior Retail Buyer to lead allocated product categories, drive strategic supplier negotiations, and execute high-performing catalogue cycles for a national pharmacy network.

You will own category strategy, manage supplier terms, run monthly catalogue campaigns, and analyse sales data to optimise stock and margins, with hybrid flexibility and opportunities across our 65+ Australian locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years buying experience in Retail or Pharmacy/Health-FMCG
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills
• Proven ability to build joint business plans with suppliers and negotiate terms
• Confident, agile decision-maker with clear communication
• Team-first with adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Category & Strategy Ownership: lead annual plans, data-based range reviews, manage lifecycle from launch to deletion
• Supplier & Trading Negotiations: lead terms, rebates, cost prices, and promotional funding
• Promotional & Catalogue Execution: manage monthly campaigns from deal collection to proofing and store allocations
• Data & Insights: use sales reports and BI tools to track trends and make category recommendations
• Collaborative Support: work with Marketing and Store Operations and assist across other areas when needed

Skills

Buying experience

Analytical thinking

Category management

Data-driven

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Star Pharmacy Group is seeking an experienced Senior Retail Buyer to lead allocated product categories, drive strategic supplier negotiations, and execute high-performing catalogue cycles for a national pharmacy network.

You will own category strategy, manage supplier terms, run monthly catalogue campaigns, and analyse sales data to optimise stock and margins, with hybrid flexibility and opportunities across our 65+ Australian locations.