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 current 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 locationsReview orders, deliveries, invoices, and supplier performance to ensure accuracy and efficiencySource products and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements with vendorsMonitor margins, sales performance, and seasonal trends to maximise profitability and product viabilityMaintain accurate product and inventory data, including stock adjustments, transfers, and pricing updatesCollaborate with store managers and operational teams to meet customer and community needsAnalyse category performance, slow-moving stock, and promotional outcomes to drive continuous improvementSupport procurement and supply chain initiatives while maintaining strong supplier relationshipsPrepare reports, forecasts,



and recommendations to support business decision-makingTravel to remote locations as required to support procurement and stock management activitiesWhat you'll need to succeedYou 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 roleStrong understanding of stock management, ranging, pricing, and margin controlExperience working with inventory management systems and Microsoft ExcelStrong commercial acumen and ability to analyse sales and category performance dataExcellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teamStrong organisational skills and attention to detailWillingness and ability to travel to remote communities as requiredWhat you'll get in returnThis 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 teamDiverse and commercially focused role with strong stakeholder engagementExposure to procurement, merchandise, and supply chain operationsOpportunity to travel and work closely with remote community storesCompetitive remuneration and long-term career development opportunitiesLHS *************** - Isabel Azcune
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📌 Category Buyer (Queensland)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Queensland