Retail Buyer – Hair & Beauty
About the Role
AMR Beauty Group is seeking an experienced Retail Buyer to join our team in Gregory Hills, NSW.
The Retail Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing hair, beauty and salon products for resale, analysing sales and stock performance, identifying market and consumer trends, managing supplier relationships and supporting the development of commercially successful product ranges.
The position involves international sourcing and regular communication with overseas suppliers and manufacturers, including suppliers in China.
Key Responsibilities
- Select and purchase products for resale across the business
- Analyse sales performance, inventory levels and product movement
- Research market trends, new products and changing customer demand
- Source and evaluate local and international suppliers
- Source products from overseas manufacturers, including suppliers in China
- Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, payment terms and supply conditions
- Negotiate product specifications, packaging, production timelines and delivery requirements
- Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships
- Manage purchase orders and ongoing supplier communications
- Monitor supplier performance, product quality, pricing and delivery schedules
- Develop seasonal purchasing plans and product ranges
- Monitor stock levels and purchasing requirements
- Support pricing, promotional and product-range strategies
- Prepare purchasing, stock and sales reports for management
- Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams regarding stock availability and replenishment
- Attend supplier meetings, product presentations, trade shows and industry events where required
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement or merchandising
- Experience with international sourcing and supplier management
- Experience sourcing products from China and working with Chinese suppliers or manufacturers will be highly regarded
- Strong negotiation, analytical and commercial skills
- Experience analysing sales, stock and product performance
- Strong numerical, organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-management skills
- Ability to identify consumer trends and commercial product opportunities
- Experience within hair, beauty, cosmetics or professional salon industry highly regarded
- Relevant qualifications in business, retail, purchasing, merchandising or a related field advantageous
About AMR Beauty Group
AMR Beauty Group is an Australian hair and beauty supplier providing professional haircare, beauty products, salon equipment, tools and accessories to customers across Australia. The business works with a broad network of local and international suppliers and is seeking a commercially focused Retail Buyer.
Salary and Employment
Full-time, permanent position.
Salary: AUD $80,000 per annum + superannuation
Location
5 Cattle Way, Gregory Hills NSW 2557
Sponsor
Colour Loft Hair and Beauty Penrith Pty Ltd (trading as AMR Beauty Group)
Contact Details:
Colour Loft Hair And Beauty Penrith Recruitment Team
