Category Buyer - Herbs & Mushrooms - Hawthorn East
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We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members.
At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.
About The Team
Our Commercial team is a large, close-knit group of trading experts who shape the future of Coles.
We focus on strong supplier relationships, new ideas, and helping Australians eat and live better every day.
We value diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
The Fresh Produce business is crucial to delivering our purpose of sustainably feeding Australians and helping them lead healthier, happier lives.
Innovations in product, technology, supply chain systems and store formats enable future growth in Fresh Produce.
About The Role
Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be supported in your career growth and serve as a conduit between Coles and our supply chain.
You'll use your strategic skills to decide growing partner choices for the Herbs & Mushrooms category and may visit local farmers.
You will partner with growers across Australia to secure stock, negotiate prices, and uphold quality for our customers.
Responsibilities
Drive results and performance of your categories
Work cross-functionally across Marketing, Operations, Transformation and Strategy
Execute our customer-centric strategy for your categories to shape a legacy for the future
Drive innovation within the category, working closely with the Coles Merchandiseteam
Build strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, using negotiation and influencing skills to drive the category direction
About You And Your Skills
In this role you will use your experience in understanding market share gaps and help develop and implement a market-leading plan across this portfolio.
Strong stakeholder management skills are key to success.
Demonstrated Category buyer and/or Merchandise experience within a retail environment
Outstanding influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking in a dynamic, customer-driven retail environment
Proven ability to champion and drive change and continuous improvement
Strong commercial acumen
Customer-first approach
Applications for this role close on October 2, 2025.
What's in it for you?
Flexible working options and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance
Office perks including gym facility, free parking, and on-site amenities
Discounts: 5% year-round on supermarket and liquor purchases; occasional double discounts
Recognition through Coles values on the digital platform 'mythanks'
Learning and development opportunities across the business
Paid parental leave for permanent team members
Investment in your future with the Coles Group share plan
About The Recruitment Process
We aim to build a gender-equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with disabilities.
We can adjust the recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
For more information, see the Our Recruitment Process section of the careers site or email .
Job ID 166729 | Employment Type: Full time
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