Head of Buying

• EARN $120,000 - $140,000 pa + Super | Negotiable Based on Experience

• Join an Iconic Melbourne Chocolate Retailer with a Strong Premium Brand Heritage

• Senior Leadership Role Across Buying, Product, Packaging & Category Management

About The Company

Our client is an iconic Melbourne chocolate retailer with a strong heritage in premium chocolate products, gifting and retail experiences.

As they continue to grow, they are focused on evolving and elevating their product offer across gifting, everyday, seasonal and souvenir ranges, strengthening their position across both physical stores and eCommerce.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, you will be a part of the leadership team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Owning sales, margin and profitability across product categories
• Managing SKU mix, range structure, pricing strategy and product lifecycle
• Leading the buying, product development and category management function
• Sourcing, negotiating and managing local and international suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Leading packaging development to support premium positioning, gifting appeal and retail execution
• Planning and delivering key seasonal ranges including Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar Buying, Product, Category or Merchandise role
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen across sales, margin, pricing and forecasting
• Experience managing suppliers, negotiations and product development
• Proven experience across Speciality Retail or FMCG, highly regarded
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

What’s in it for You?

• Lead A Lean, High-Performing Team
• Senior Leadership Team Role With Real Influence
• Work Across A Unique Mix Of Retail Stores And eCommerce
• $120,000 - $140,000 Pa + Super, Negotiable Based On Experience
• Opportunity To Reposition And Grow An Iconic Melbourne Retail Brand
• Flexible Working Arrangements With Full-Time Or 4 Days Per Week Available

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!