Job Description

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.

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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.

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Your recent role As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned product categories.

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In this role, you will:

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- Manage stock levels, ranging strategies, pricing, and category performance across multiple store locations
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- Review orders, deliveries, invoices, and supplier performance to ensure accuracy and efficiency
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- Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements with vendors
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- Monitor margins, sales performance, and seasonal trends to maximise profitability and product viability
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- Maintain accurate product and inventory data, including stock adjustments, transfers, and pricing updates
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- Collaborate with store managers and operational teams to meet customer and community needs
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- Analyse category performance, slow-moving stock, and promotional outcomes to drive continuous improvement
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- Support procurement and supply chain initiatives while maintaining strong supplier relationships
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- Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support business decision-making
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- Travel to remote locations as required to support procurement and stock management activities
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What you'll need to succeed

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You will bring experience in buying, category management, procurement, or retail merchandise planning, alongside strong commercial and analytical skills.

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Key strengths include:

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- Previous experience in a retail buying, category management, procurement, or inventory-focused role
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- Strong understanding of stock management, ranging, pricing, and margin control
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- Experience working with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel
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- Strong commercial acumen and ability to analyse sales and category performance data
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- Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-cultural and geographically dispersed team
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- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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- Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities as required
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What you'll get in return

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact across remote Queensland communities.

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- Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team
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- Diverse and commercially focused role with strong stakeholder engagement
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- Exposure to procurement, merchandise, and supply chain operations
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- Opportunity to travel and work closely with remote community stores
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- Competitive remuneration and long-term career development opportunities
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LHS 297508 #3006493 - Isabel Azcune

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📌 Category Buyer (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Cairns Regional