Homewares Buyer

Homewares Buyer JIVARO Recruitment Melbourne VIC $110-135K + SUPER + Bonus full-time, hybrid

JIVARO Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian retail organisation to appoint a Buyer for their Homewares division. This role offers an opportunity to own a high-profile category portfolio and contribute significantly to product strategy, commercial performance, and innovation within a large-scale retail business.

This position is suited for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys balancing creativity with commercial decision-making, and is passionate about developing compelling product ranges that resonate with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and customer trends.
• Manage the end-to-end buying process, from range planning through product launch.
• Drive sales, profitability, stock turn, and inventory performance across the category.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and manage strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations concerning pricing, terms, product development, and exclusivity.
• Identify opportunities for private label growth and product innovation.
• Collaborate with Planning teams to manage forecasts, inventory, and promotional activity.
• Partner with Marketing to deliver engaging campaigns and category growth initiatives.
• Present trade results, category reviews, and business cases to senior stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their ongoing development.

About You

• Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within a high-volume retail environment.
• Experience managing Homewares, Lifestyle, Department Store, or related categories.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage sales, margin, and inventory performance.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working with both branded and private-label products.
• Strong product development capability.
• Confidence presenting trade performance and strategic recommendations to senior leaders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members.
• Advanced analytical and commercial decision-making skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This organisation is recognised as one of Australia's most established retail success stories and continues to invest heavily in product innovation, customer experience, and category growth. You will be joining a business that offers:

• Significant category ownership and autonomy.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Strong leadership and support.
• A collaborative and high-performing merchandise team.
• International sourcing exposure and supplier engagement.
• Career progression opportunities within a large and growing retail group.
• Competitive salary package plus bonus/profit share potential.
• Employee benefits and staff purchasing discounts.

If you are an experienced Buyer looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to influence a substantial retail category while working with a passionate and commercially driven team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tracy Richmond at JIVARO for a confidential discussion.