Head Buyer $130,000 – $150,000

LISTED 14 April 23
  • An innovative, brand with a down to earth, unique retail concept!
  • A positive environmental impact – delighting everyday customers
  • Join their Executive Team as they position themselves for serious growth!

About the Company:

It’s an innovative brand with a unique retail concept! They make a positive environmental impact and consistently delight their everyday customers!

Already well established with a successful business model – they are in growth mode and are searching for a brilliant Head Buyer to join their small, hands-on Executive Team.

About the Role – and why you might love it:

  • You’ll be reporting directly to the GM – he’s a star retailer with experience working for market leading businesses locally and internationally
  • You’ll be exceptionally well rewarded
  • You’ll get to be innovative and really trade!
  • It’s a fast paced and fun role – you’ll be identifying and securing opportunities fast and efficiently, that will, without a doubt, make a difference to your customers
  • It’s exciting times! This business as big plans to grow over the next couple of years – you will be in integral part of the team that is conceptualising and implementing future plans
  • You’ll be accountable for the strategic development, performance and maintenance of the buying process
  • You’ll be working with existing local and international suppliers, building strong, mutually beneficial relationships
  • You’ll be sourcing new product ranges and suppliers locally and internationally – there will be occasional short haul international travel
  • Along with other typical buying responsibilities – with full autonomy – your responsibilities will include setting pricing, managing store allocations, reporting…
  • ..and more!

To be considered for this position you’ll:

  • Be an experienced buyer – already in a senior role or ready for that next step.
  • Love the idea of working for an innovative business
  • Be commercially astute, an exceptional negotiator and have a real knack for spotting an opportunity!
  • Be a down to earth, hands on operator
  • Have strong analytical skills and a brilliant relationship builder

This role is NOT in the fashion sector but all great buyers are invited to apply

Please apply now!

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Head Buyer $130,000 – $150,000

Please confidentially contact Jodi Linder on (09) 213 4107, or fill in the form below.

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