Position: Retail Buyer

Business: B2C Furniture

Location: Braeside, VIC

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: AUD $80,000-$83,000 per annum

Hours: 38 hours per week

Date Posted: 7-Nov-2026

Applications Close: 4-Dec-2026

About the Business

B2C Furniture is an Australian furniture retailer specialising in the sourcing, procurement and sale of furniture and home furnishing products to customers across Australia. Our product range includes living room furniture, bedroom furniture, dining furniture, home office furniture, outdoor furniture and home accessories.

We are committed to offering quality products, competitive pricing and a reliable online shopping experience. As our business continues to develop, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Retail Buyer to manage our product purchasing activities, develop supplier relationships and ensure that our product range meets customer demand and business objectives.

About the Role

The Retail Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing furniture and related products for resale through the company's online retail platform. The successful candidate will undertake retail buying, supplier negotiations, product range planning, pricing analysis, inventory monitoring, purchasing budget management, purchasing logistics including shipping and documentation.

Working closely with management, suppliers, the inventory and fulfilment team, and the sales and marketing team, the Retail Buyer will ensure that purchasing decisions are informed by sales performance, market research, consumer preferences, product quality, supplier capacity and commercial requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Product sourcing and selection

- Research furniture manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and potential suppliers to identify suitable products for resale.
- Evaluate furniture products based on quality, design, materials, functionality, durability,



consumer demand and commercial viability.
- Select appropriate product styles, specifications, quantities and ranges in line with the company's target market and merchandising strategy.
- Review product samples, specifications, supplier catalogues and pricing proposals before making purchasing decisions.

Supplier management and negotiations

- Identify, assess and establish relationships with recent and existing furniture suppliers.
- Negotiate purchase prices, minimum order quantities, payment terms, delivery schedules, lead times, discounts, promotional support and other supply arrangements.
- Review supplier quotations and commercial proposals to obtain competitive purchasing terms and maintain appropriate profit margins.
- Monitor supplier performance in relation to product quality, order accuracy, delivery reliability and agreed trading conditions.
- Resolve purchasing, supply, quality and delivery issues in consultation with relevant suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Sales and market analysis

- Monitor sales reports, product performance, stock levels, customer purchasing patterns and market information to identify changes in demand.
- Research furniture industry developments, competitor product ranges, pricing strategies, consumer preferences and emerging design trends.
- Forecast demand for furniture and home furnishing products using historical sales data, seasonal trends, promotional activity and business growth plans.
- Recommend additions, changes or discontinuation of products based on sales performance, market demand and profitability.

Purchasing and inventory planning

- Develop and maintain purchasing plans in accordance with sales forecasts, seasonal requirements, available budgets and inventory objectives.
- Determine appropriate order quantities and purchasing schedules to maintain product availability while minimising excess and slow-moving stock.
- Coordinate purchasing requirements with warehouse, logistics and fulfilment personnel to align supplier deliveries with storage capacity and customer demand.
- Review

📌 Retail Buyer (Melbourne)
🏢 B2C Furniture
📍 Melbourne