Junior category buyer (melbourne)

About Myer Group

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, we're part of a diverse and dynamic team that's shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond.

Job Overview

We're looking for a motivated Junior Category Buyer to help deliver a compelling and profitable Myer Exclusive Brands range, specifically for Sleepwear and Swimwear. You'll work closely with the Senior Category Buyer while taking ownership of the end‐to‐end management and financial performance of your aligned Category. This is a step up from a Trainee Buyer/Junior Buyer role in this exciting category, working with Myer Exclusive Swimwear Sleepwear Brands such as After, Blaq, Basque, Regatta and Soho. A flexible hybrid working model is available – partly remote and partly from our Support Office in Docklands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with Myer's overall strategy and target customer segments.
• Set competitive brand price architecture to meet commercial goals.
• Analyse competitors and trends to ensure product relevance and market fit.
• Drive sales, profit, and stock performance through effective trading and tactical actions.
• Partner with Planning to build assortment plans, product strategies and sourcing approaches.
• Optimise profitability through product development and lifecycle management.
• Lead range development, order placement and overall category performance working closely with the Myer sourcing team.
• Deliver category marketing plans in collaboration with Planning.
• Oversee execution across marketing, store planning and visual merchandising.
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Own financial performance including budgets, pricing and key metrics.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate cross‐functionally with Planning, Buying, Design and Store teams.
• Influence stakeholders and mentor junior team members.
• Apply insights from customer, market and store demographics to drive decisions.

About You

• 2–3 years' experience in a Buyer/Developer Trainee role or similar.
• Robust product development and production knowledge.
• Ability to identify trends and market opportunities.
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Solid retail, financial and commercial acumen.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Relevant qualification in Fashion, Merchandising, Business, Commerce or similar (preferred).

Benefits

• Team member discounts – generous discounts in‐store and online.
• Learning and development – capability development workshops, succession planning and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Flexible working – lifestyle leave, flexible work hours and hybrid work for Support Office roles.
• Lifestyle benefits – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.

Residency Note

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or have an appropriate visa to live and work in Australia. Further information can be obtained from the Australian Department of Immigration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.

Agency Policy

Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidate submitted in an unsolicited manner will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.

Applications Close

07 Jun ****