Retail Buyer - Full Time

Company: Lava Trading 2.0 Pty Ltd

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: $80,000 per annum + superannuation

About Us

Lava Trading 2.0 Pty Ltd is an Australian wholesale distribution business supplying products to retail businesses, including tobacco accessories, cigarette lighters, confectionery and lollies, incense, and gift-related merchandise.

We focus on sourcing quality products, maintaining competitive pricing and ensuring reliable merchandise availability for our customers.

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Retail Buyer to manage product sourcing, purchasing operations and supplier relationships across our wholesale product categories.

Key Responsibilities

- Research, identify and select merchandise based on market trends, customer demand and sales performance.
- Source products and negotiate purchasing prices, terms and supply arrangements with suppliers.
- Analyse sales reports, inventory levels and product performance to inform purchasing decisions.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders and coordinate stock replenishment.
- Evaluate supplier quotations, product quality and purchasing costs.
- Assist management with product pricing, promotions and merchandise range planning.




- Maintain strong supplier relationships and accurate purchasing records.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with sales and warehouse teams.
- Monitor stock availability and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

- Diploma of Business or a relevant qualification in business, purchasing, procurement, retail management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 months of relevant experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement or merchandise management.
- Robust communication, negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Ability to analyse sales and inventory data.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple purchasing activities.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Salary of $80,000 per annum plus superannuation.
- Opportunity to work with a growing wholesale distribution business.
- Collaborative working environment.

Lava Trading 2.0 Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be assessed fairly based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills and suitability for the position.

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📌 Retail Buyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Lava Trading 2.0
📍 Brisbane