About Us
NP Carousel Supermarket is a growing retail supermarket in Perth, Western Australia, specializing in Asian groceries, fresh produce, frozen foods, seafood, meat products, and household essentials for multicultural communities. The business serves a diverse customer base and maintains strong supplier networks across Australia and international markets to ensure product quality, variety, and competitive pricing. Due to the complexity of sourcing a wide range of products, managing supplier relationships, and responding to changing market demand, the Retail Buyer plays a vital strategic role in supporting inventory efficiency, profitability, and the company’s continued growth in Western Australia’s competitive retail market.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Retail Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, selecting, and purchasing goods for resale in retail and wholesale operations. This role ensures the business maintains a competitive product range, optimal stock levels, and profitable pricing strategies while meeting customer demand and market trends across domestic and international markets.
- Monitor sales performance, stock movement, inventory turnover, and consumer purchasing patterns to identify product demand and market trends.
- Research local and international markets to identify new products, emerging consumer preferences, and profitable business opportunities.
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on product quality, pricing, reliability, delivery performance, and commercial value.
- Negotiate purchasing contracts, pricing structures, promotional support, payment terms, rebates, and supply agreements with suppliers.
- Determine the quantity, quality, style, and specifications of goods to be purchased based on seasonal demand, sales forecasting, and budget requirements.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profitability.
- Design and support pricing, promotional, merchandising, and product placement strategies to improve sales performance and customer engagement.
- Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, sales, and store operation teams to ensure efficient stock replenishment and product availability.
- Maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers across Australia and overseas markets to ensure continuous product supply.
- Assess supplier performance and resolve issues relating to delayed shipments, pricing discrepancies, damaged goods, or product quality concerns.
- Prepare procurement reports, sales analysis, cost evaluations, and purchasing recommendations for senior management.
- Support long-term business planning by identifying strategic sourcing opportunities, expanding product categories, and improving supply chain efficiency.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
- Advanced market analysis and forecasting capability
- Strong understanding of procurement and inventory management systems
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and budgeting skills
- Ability to interpret sales reports and consumer trend data
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Ability to work in fast-paced retail and wholesale environments
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in retail buying, procurement, merchandising, or supply chain operations
- Experience dealing with both local and international suppliers is highly desirable
Work Location: In person
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended annual leave
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cannington WA 6107
