Job Info
Location: WESTCOURT, QLD
Salary: Not Specified
Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position
Job DescriptionA key role managing product categories, stock availability, supplier relationships, & pricing strategies Your new company Join a values-driven organisation that supports remote communities across
Far North Queensland.
As a Category Buyer, you will play a key role in managing product categories, stock availability, supplier relationships, and pricing strategies to ensure the effective supply of goods across a network of remote retail stores.
Working within a collaborative procurement and merchandise team, you'll contribute to delivering value, efficiency, and service excellence while supporting community needs and business outcomes.
Your new role As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned product categories.
In this role, you will:
Manage stock levels, ranging strategies, pricing, and category performance across multiple store locations Review orders, deliveries, invoices, and supplier performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements with vendors
Monitor margins, sales performance, and seasonal trends to maximise profitability and product viability Maintain accurate product and inventory data, including stock adjustments, transfers, and pricing updates Collaborate with store managers and operational teams to meet customer and community needs
Analyse category performance, slow-moving stock, and promotional outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Support procurement and supply chain initiatives while maintaining strong supplier relationships Prepare reports, forecasts,



and recommendations to support business decision-making
Travel to remote locations as required to support procurement and stock management activities What you'll need to succeed You will bring experience in buying, category management, procurement, or retail merchandise planning, alongside strong commercial and analytical skills.
Key strengths include: Previous experience in a retail buying, category management, procurement, or inventory-focused role Strong understanding of stock management, ranging, pricing, and margin control
Experience working with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel Solid commercial acumen and ability to analyse sales and category performance data Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and geographically dispersed team Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities as required
What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact across remote Queensland communities.
Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team
Diverse and commercially focused role with strong stakeholder engagement Exposure to procurement, merchandise, and supply chain operations Opportunity to travel and work closely with remote community stores
Competitive remuneration and long-term career development opportunities What you need to do now If you're an experienced buyer, Category Manager, or Procurement professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about this role and other opportunities currently available.
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📌 Category Buyer (Queensland)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Queensland