Position: RETAIL BUYER

JEEGAR RETAIL PTY LTD T/A Hillston IGA

Location:

152 High Street Hillston, NSW 2675

Employment Type:

Full-time, ongoing permanent, Minimum 38 Hours a Week

Salary:

Base pay: Above avg.

Salary: AUD $75,000 - AUD $85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Above Award Wages

About The Role

Our client JEEGAR RETAIL PTY LTD who operates Rose’s IGA Plus Liquor Hillston is looking for a seasoned, experienced and skilled retail buyer to join the business on full-time permanent commitment. Business stocks large range of the brands and supports local producers and suppliers. Key items include high quality grocery, fresh fruits, vegetables, snacks, drinks, takeaway foods, personal care, home products, meals to go and liquor.

Responsibility

The Retail Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing grocery, fresh produce, general merchandise, and liquor products to meet the operational and customer demand requirements of Hillston IGA store. The position plays a key role in maintaining optimal stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the store offers a competitive and well-balanced product range across all categories.

Key Duties

- Assessing consumer demand, pricing, and product quality to determine the mix of grocery, fresh produce, and liquor products to be purchased for the store
- Reviewing sales records, stock turnover, pricing trends, and buying patterns to determine merchandise and liquor lines to be stocked
- Negotiating and arranging purchasing contracts, pricing, rebates, and trading terms with suppliers and vendors, including distributors and wholesalers
- Authorising purchase orders, invoices, and payments to suppliers/vendors in line with company purchasing procedures
- Monitoring purchasing systems,



stock management software, and ordering processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Stay informed of market and product trends by staying connected with the suppliers, trade shows, expos, and industry events
- Monitoring competitor pricing and product ranges, and preparing sales, stock, and margin reports for management
- Coordinating and overseeing the return, credit, and replacement of faulty, damaged, or out-of-date grocery and liquor stock with suppliers/vendors
- Liaising with store management and department staff to ensure purchasing decisions align with store layout, promotional activity, and customer demand
- Managing seasonal and promotional buying, including end-of-financial-year, Christmas, and other key retail and liquor trading periods
- Maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier agreements, pricing files, and stock forecasting data
- Identifying opportunities to introduce new product lines, local produce to improve store competitiveness and customer satisfaction
- Managing budgets and cost control for purchasing activities to support overall store profitability

Mandatory Requirements

- Minimum comparable Diploma or Higher AQF Level
- Minimum 1 year of highly relevant employment

Key Notes

The role requires robust negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and a sound understanding of retail buying practices, supplier contract management, and liquor licensing and compliance requirements. Candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a retail team environment and must understand workplace health and safety requirements.

Applications will be accepted within the advertised timeframe 28 July 2026 to 27 August 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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