Overview
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose – to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. If you're excited to turn today’s blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace.
With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
- Location: Sydney (Bella Vista) based with hybrid working
- Role: Own Brand Category Buyer
- Contract: 9 month Fixed Term Contract
What You’ll Experience
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline, with exposure to a vast business network.
- A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model, combining time at a support office or hub and time working from home.
- Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program that recognises purpose-driven work.
What you’ll do
- Work with a wide variety of stakeholders from within the business and with our supply base; possess excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Develop an intimate knowledge of our products and customers, stay on top of category trends, technologies, innovation, competition, and supplier capability within your category.
- Maintain knowledge of sales and GP performance by SKU; negotiate contracts on existing and new product portfolios.
- Deliver COGS reductions across the respective categories without impacting quality by better buying and collaborating with suppliers.
- Understand supply base capability and identify opportunities to nurture current supplier relationships to deliver long-term competitive advantage.
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in Buying, with emphasis on supplier development and procurement
- Strong understanding of product components and cost makeup of goods, knowledge of manufacturing processes and impact on cost of goods
- Analytical skills and understanding of customer insights to make informed decisions
- Ability to negotiate and influence with cross-functional and external stakeholders
- Experience in compliance with supply KPI’s, monitoring and acting upon KPIs to ensure supply continuity
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industries: Retail
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