RETAIL BUYER

The Retail Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing goods for resale through the supermarket. The position will manage the end-to-end retail purchasing process, including demand analysis, product selection, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, purchase planning and category performance monitoring.

This is a procurement-focused position working primarily within the business’s back-office and operational areas. The role is separate from routine cashier, customer service, shelf-stacking and day-to-day store management functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyse sales, inventory and product performance to identify purchasing needs.

- Source and select grocery, household and specialty products.

- Build and maintain relationships with local and overseas suppliers.

- Obtain quotations and negotiation pricing, terms and promotional support.

- Prepare and monitor purchase orders and stock requirements.

- Monitor supplier performance, product quality and deliveries.

- Analyse stock turnover, margins and slow-moving products.

Skills & Experience

- Certificate IV or higher in Business, Retail, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field, or relevant industry experience.

- Minimum 12 months experience in retail buying, purchasing and procurement.

- Experience in product sourcing and supplier negotiation.

- Strong numerical, analytical, communication and organisational skills.

- Asian supermarket / grocery retail experience highly regarded.

- Multilingual communication skills will be highly regarded, particularly, Mandarin, Malay or other Asian languages.

How to apply

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, retail buying or purchasing experience, supplier negotiation experience and availability through this recruitment platform.

Only applicants who meet the position requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Tarneit Trading Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who have lawful working rights in Australia.