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Join our dynamic team at Spotlight as an experienced Buyer in the Sew and Fabric department In this role, you will drive category growth and unleash your creativity by developing commercially relevant product ranges. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you
Along with the incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
* Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia's largest Retailers, with continuing growth
* Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia's largest Retailers
* Career progression, personal development, and mentoring
* A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
* Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
* Benefits- Team Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts, Work Flexibility and more
What You Will Be Doing
* Our buying team is critical to delivering the business strategy and overall success of the Spotlight Retail experience.
* Build commercially balanced product ranges in line with company strategy, managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, including product, pricing, and go-to-market plans.
* Develop and implement strategies to achieve financial objectives, including sales, profit, and stock turnover.
* Recognize and interpret trends to build ranges that ensure consistent brand identity.
* Utilise commercial skills, combined with the ability to analyse customer needs and conduct research, to effectively deliver long-term strategic growth.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Trade the department in collaboration with the Business Development Manager and planner by optimising profit, maximising sales, and proactively managing marketing and markdowns.
* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitor and external trends, identifying missed opportunities to maximize revenue.
* Maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
* Manage and inspire your team to achieve success within your category.
About You
* Must have prior experience as a Buyer in Apparel
* A degree in merchandise buying or business highly regarded.
* Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment with shifting priorities.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
* A data-driven approach, with strong attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving.
* A passion for continuous improvement and delivering outstanding results.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
* A genuine passion for products.
* An interest or background in textiles or sewing is a plus.
This heritage department within the Spotlight group and is responsible for ensuring the everyday product needs of our customer are met. This is such a great opportunity to make your mark and take this category to the next level
About Us
Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation. Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs, together with the exciting addition of Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
To Apply
Complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume. Please highlight your experience with Apparel.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Your career is what you make it at Spotlight Retail Group
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Retail
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