Job Description

Create the ultimate customer adventure with Spotlight!

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Iconic Aussie-owned retail powerhouse

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Hybrid role in a quick-paced, ideas-first culture

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Lead a category that touches every home

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Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp Buyer to join our talented Manchester team.

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Are you a planner who is interested in moving to buying? We are looking for a highly analytical buyer to focus on core Manchester categories. You need to be highly organised with a strong focus on marketing and trading.

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What's In It For You?

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Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between our modern South Melbourne office and home.

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Financial Rewards: Market-competitive salary plus Profit Share and superannuation.

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Growth & Culture: Access to mentoring, senior stakeholder exposure, and a vibrant team workplace.

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The Perks: Generous team discounts across SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP, and gym deals.

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What You'll Do

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Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for towels or sheeting

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Build ranges that excite and deliver—backed by market insights and customer love

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Smash sales and profit targets with smart pricing and sharp trading

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Collaborate across teams to bring your vision to life

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Stay ahead of trends and spot the next big thing

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Inspire your team and grow the category

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About You

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Must have at least 5+ years as a Planner, Buyer or Category Manager

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Robust commercial instincts and relationship-building skills

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Experience in Manchester is a bonus—but passion and pace are essential

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A natural communicator and collaborator

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About Us

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Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

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Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands of Spotlight, Anaconda & Harris Scarfe, we are acknowledged as one of the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.

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Ready to make your mark in Manchester?

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You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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