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Form of workJob no:941354
Work type:Limited Tenure
Location:Support Office - Docklands
Work is a whole lot better when you love what you do, we know that. That’s why we make sure that the loves and interests of our people match their responsibilities. We take what they love, and we let them live it.
So, do you want to be part of a team who loves coming to work each day? A team that makes Myer a great place to shop, and an even greater place to work?
- 12 month, fixed term contract role
- Develop your Buyer career in Lingerie
- Join a collaborative & supportive team
- Flexible hybrid working model – work from our central Docklands office & the comfort of your home
We are searching for talented and highly motivated individuals who have a strong passion for the retail industry to join our Merchandise Buying Office as a Junior Buyerfor Lingerie.
This role would be best suited to a current Junior Buyer or a Buyer in Training that is looking to have end-to-end responsibility of their Buyership.
About the Role:
- Develop and deliver product strategies for each brand in your portfolio, with direct links to Myer’s overall strategy.
- Manage complete range selection for your portfolio under the guidance of the Senior Category Buyer including marketing, budgeting, price architecture and sourcing new product and suppliers
- Apply strong negotiation skills to achieve optimal trading terms that deliver your commercial targets
- Understand the current business and market and look at key growth areas and opportunity for Myer
- Actively research current trends relevant to your portfolio
- Grow and develop and mentor your team
About You:
- An experience Junior Buyer or Buyer in Training with solid experience in a Merchandise Buying Office is essential
- Experience in trade marketing and negotiating skills
- A passion for products with experience in end to end ranging
- Ability to interpret in-season trends that are relevant to Myer
- Strong customer focus with a professional approach
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
- Ability to handle working in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Ability to make clear, strategic decisions
- A team player with a 'can do attitude'
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Not essential, but advantageous:
- Relevant Tertiary education
- Experience working with both local and international brands
- Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a small team (highly desirable)
Benefits to You:
- Hybrid working model, partly working remotely as well as our support office
- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products
- Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
- Career growth and succession opportunities
- Reward and Recognition Programs
We’d love to hear from you even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed above.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, whether it’s gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability and neurodiversity. We encourage candidates to ask for any adjustments that will support them to be their best through the recruitment process.
Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.
Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.
Welcome Home!
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
