In-Demand Buyer $120 000 Jobs in Melbourne City Centre, Vic

Homewares Buyer
Jivaro —Melbourne VIC
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation
- Profit sharing
- Employee discount
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Senior Project Buyer
ALSTOM —Melbourne VIC
- Management
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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Senior Buyer - Platypus
Platypus —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Manager Procurement Governance & Optimisation
Tabcorp —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Project Procurement Manager
ALSTOM —Melbourne VIC
- Business Administration
- Business
- Communication skills
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Senior Project Officer, Procurement
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
2d
Senior Procurement Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Construction
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Procurement Compliance Officer
Category5 —St Kilda VIC
- $55 - $65 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
4d
Automotive Buyer - Wholesale Relationship Specialist
Dutton Automotive —Port Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance program
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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Business Administration
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- Full-time
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree

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Homewares Buyer

Jivaro
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $140,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Employee discount

Qualifications

Presentation skills
Financial acumen
Negotiation

Full Job Description

National Retailer
End-to-end portfolio management
Hybrid working arrangements

We are partnering with a leading Australian retail organisation to appoint a Buyer within their Homewares division. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile category portfolio and play a key role in driving product strategy, commercial performance and innovation across a large-scale retail business.
This role would suit an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing creativity with commercial decision-making, and is passionate about developing compelling product ranges that resonate with customers.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a significant Homewares portfolio, encompassing categories such as tabletop, dining, entertaining and lifestyle products. You will be empowered to shape category strategy, drive sales and margin growth, identify new product opportunities, and build strong supplier partnerships both locally and internationally.
Working closely with Planning, Marketing, Merchandise and Supply Chain teams, you will bring customer-focused product ranges to life while ensuring strong commercial outcomes.

This is a highly visible role with significant influence across the business and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives and customer trends
Manage the end-to-end buying process, from range planning through to product launch
Drive sales, profitability, stock turn and inventory performance across the category
Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
Build and manage strong relationships with local and international suppliers
Lead commercial negotiations around pricing, terms, product development and exclusivity
Identify opportunities for private label growth and product innovation
Work collaboratively with Planning teams to manage forecasts, inventory and promotional activity
Partner with Marketing to deliver engaging campaigns and category growth initiatives
Present trade results, category reviews and business cases to senior stakeholders
Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their ongoing development

About You:

Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within a high-volume retail environment
Experience managing Homewares, Lifestyle, Department Store or related categories
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage sales, margin and inventory performance
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Experience working with both branded and private-label products
Strong product development capability
Confidence presenting trade performance and strategic recommendations to senior leaders
A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships
Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
Advanced analytical and commercial decision-making skills

Why Consider This Opportunity? This organisation is recognised as one of Australia's most established retail success stories and continues to invest heavily in product innovation, customer experience and category growth.
You'll be joining a business that offers:

Significant category ownership and autonomy
Hybrid working arrangements
Strong leadership and support
A collaborative and high-performing merchandise team
International sourcing exposure and supplier engagement
Career progression opportunities within a large and growing retail group
Competitive salary package plus bonus/profit share potential
Employee benefits and staff purchasing discounts

If you're an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to influence a substantial retail category while working with a passionate and commercially driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Tracy Richmond at JIVARO for a confidential discussion.

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