Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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The Retail Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing goods for resale through the supermarket. The position will manage the end-to-end retail purchasing process, including demand analysis, product selection, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, purchase planning and category performance monitoring. This is a procurement-focused position working primarily within the business's back-office and operational areas. The role is separate from routine cashier, customer service, shelf-stacking and day-to-day store management functions.

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Key Responsibilities

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Analyse sales, inventory and product performance to identify purchasing needs.
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Source and select grocery, household and specialty products.
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Build and maintain relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
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Obtain quotations and negotiation pricing, terms and promotional support.
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Prepare and monitor purchase orders and stock requirements.
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Monitor supplier performance, product quality and deliveries.
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Analyse stock turnover, margins and slow-moving products.
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Skills & Experience

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Certificate IV or higher in Business, Retail, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field, or relevant industry experience.
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Minimum 12 months experience in retail buying, purchasing and procurement.
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Experience in product sourcing and supplier negotiation.
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Solid numerical, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
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Asian supermarket / grocery retail experience highly regarded.
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Multilingual communication skills will be highly regarded, particularly, Mandarin, Malay or other Asian languages.
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Tarneit Trading Pty Ltd is an equal prospect employer. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who have lawful working rights in Australia.

📌 Retail Buyer Victoria
🏢 Tarneit Trading
📍 Victoria