Lead Buyer Housewares

As Lead Buyer - Housewares this is a key role in an important division for our business blending hands-on category buying with people leadership (circa 2 - 3 direct reports). Youll drive the Housewares buying strategy delivering compelling trend-led ranges that meet the needs of our customer base while developing talent and capability within your team. 

Bring together commercial acumen customer insight and data-driven decision-making to drive trend influence product selection pricing and supplier partnerships ensuring we consistently deliver quality and value at the right price. 

• Range Development:Lead buying for Housewares (Kitchen & Dining Home Décor and Laundry categories) curating range and collections that are driving trend seasonal demands meeting customers wants and financial targets. 
• Category Strategy:Shape and execute the buying strategy ensuring alignment with broader business goals and customer expectations. 
• Trading & Commercial Performance:Maximise sales margin and stock efficiencies by responding to market trends and trading conditions with agility. 
• Supplier Management:Build and maintain strong supplier relationships negotiating competitive terms and securing the best product offerings. 
• Customer & Market Insights:Use data trend analysis and customer feedback to inform buying decisions and stay ahead of competitors. 
• Team Leadership & Development:Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team fostering collaboration and innovation. 
• Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing:Work towards responsible and sustainable sourcing strategies ensuring compliance with ethical standards and business sustainability goals. 

Qualifications :

What were looking for 

• Significant buying experience and proven track record (8 years/lead or senior level) ideally within Housewares Home or a related category 
• Genuinely passionate about Home products/categories  youll have your finger on the pulse and always geared for better 
• Big box retailer experience  bring in and share the best of your career learnings!  
• Strong customer centric data-driven commercial mindset and financial acumen - ability to balance creativity and financial performance. 
• Confident people leader and operator with genuine passion for developing/mentoring talent and fostering a positive culture 
• Comfortable and confidence operating in a fast-paced retail environment. 

Additional Information :

Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take pride in! 

We offer a range of benefits that work for you and your career which include: 

• Team member discounts across our brands 
• Paid birthday day off for permanent team members 
• Free parking onsite gym and café at our Northcote support office 
• We value collaboration & flexibility embracing hybrid working up to 2 days working from home 
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members 
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities 

If youre passionate about Home love building ranges customers cant live without and thrive on leading people and performance wed love to hear from you! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time