Grocery Buyer | Premium Independent Supermarket | WA
Shape the range.
Build supplier partnerships.
Drive commercial success.
Are you an experienced Grocery Buyer or a commercially minded supermarket leader ready for your next challenge?
We're partnering with one of Western Australia's leading independent supermarket groups to find an experienced Grocery Buyer to lead key grocery categories including
Grocery, Dairy and Frozen
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This is an exciting opportunity to influence the product offer across a respected retail network while working closely with suppliers, store teams and senior leadership.
If you're passionate about food retail, understand what drives sales at store level and enjoy building strong supplier relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
What's on Offer
Market-competitive salary starting from
$130K + Super
Join one of WA's most respected independent supermarket groups
Genuine career development within a growing business
Supportive leadership team with a collaborative culture
Hybrid working flexibility
Opportunity to make a real commercial impact across multiple stores
About the Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of key grocery categories, ensuring profitable growth, competitive ranging and strong supplier partnerships.
Working closely with store teams, you'll ensure category strategies translate into outstanding in-store execution while delivering a range that meets the needs of local customers.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the commercial performance of Grocery, Dairy and Frozen categories
Develop profitable product ranges that balance customer demand and commercial outcomes
Negotiate pricing, promotional activity and trading terms with suppliers
Build strong relationships with both national suppliers and local producers
Analyse sales, margins and market trends to identify growth opportunities




Partner with store teams to ensure promotions and ranging are executed successfully
Monitor competitor activity and emerging food trends
Work collaboratively across merchandising, operations and marketing teams
About You
We're open to experienced Grocery Buyers or exceptional supermarket leaders looking to transition into a buying role.
You'll ideally bring
:
Previous experience as a Grocery Buyer, Category Manager or Merchandise Manager within supermarkets or FMCG
Alternatively, you'll be a high-performing Store Manager with strong commercial capability and exposure to buying decisions
Strong knowledge of Grocery, Dairy and Frozen categories
Experience working within an independent supermarket group will be highly regarded
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to analyse sales and margin performance
Outstanding supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers, leadership and store teams
A collaborative approach with a genuine understanding of operational execution in-store
Passion for delivering an exceptional customer offer
Why You'll Love It
This is far more than a traditional buying role.
You'll have the autonomy to shape category direction while remaining closely connected to store operations.
You'll work with leaders who genuinely value collaboration, encourage innovation and understand the importance of supporting local communities through exceptional grocery retailing.
If you're commercially driven, relationship-focused and passionate about delivering great retail outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Apply now
or contact
Elissa
for a confidential discussion.
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