At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and purchase fresh produce while managing supplier relationships and analysing market trends.
- Company: Join Funky Food, a vibrant player in the grocery retail scene.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on sustainability and customer engagement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the food industry by driving purchasing strategies and reducing waste.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail buying or procurement, especially in fresh produce or FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- Position: Retail Buyer
- Company: Funky Food AU Pty Ltd (Trading as Funky Food)
- Annual Salary: $122,000 base salary plus superannuation
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Retail Buyer to join our team in Epping, Victoria.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing fresh produce and grocery products for our Victorian operations, managing local supplier relationships, analysing customer demand and sales performance within the Victorian market, and developing purchasing strategies that support our business operations across the state.
The role requires strong commercial judgement, a sound understanding of fresh produce quality, seasonality and local market conditions, and the ability to balance product availability, competitive pricing, profitability and waste reduction within our Victorian operations.
- Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Negotiate purchase prices, product specifications, order volumes, delivery schedules, promotional arrangements and trading terms with farmers, growers, wholesalers and other grocery suppliers to secure competitive and reliable supply.
- Develop and implement product pricing and promotional strategies for our online grocery platform, including seasonal offers, product bundles and merchandise presentation initiatives that support customer engagement and sales performance.
- Monitor product sales, inventory movements and stock availability across our fresh produce and grocery categories, while reviewing supplier information and market conditions to identify purchasing opportunities and changing supply requirements.
- Establish merchandise purchasing plans and stock investment budgets based on seasonal harvest cycles, forecast customer orders, anticipated market trends, special events and financial requirements.
- Research and anticipate consumer purchasing patterns to determine the appropriate variety, quantity, quality and specifications of fresh produce and grocery products required for our subscription boxes and customised customer orders.
- Liaise with management to coordinate long-term product assortment plans, purchasing priorities and promotional activities in line with customer preferences, seasonal availability and business growth objectives.
- Assess and manage slow-moving, surplus and short-shelf-life stock by recommending timely price reductions, promotional offers or alternative product allocations to minimise food waste while protecting gross profit margins.
- Determine product selections, purchasing quantities, replenishment schedules and stock allocations to support our online ordering platform, warehouse operations and delivery network, considering product freshness, storage requirements and expected demand.
- Contribute to achieving revenue, stock investment and gross profit targets by evaluating purchasing costs, supplier performance, stock turnover and product profitability, and recommending adjustments to buying strategies.
- Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Commerce, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least three years of demonstrated experience in retail buying, purchasing or procurement, preferably within fresh produce, grocery retail or the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
- Strong understanding of fresh produce grading, seasonal availability, shelf life, product freshness and appropriate storage requirements.
- Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers, manage commercial relationships and secure favourable purchasing and supply arrangements.
- Proficiency in analysing sales figures, purchasing costs and inventory information using spreadsheets, stock management systems and other relevant business software.
- Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage purchasing priorities and respond to changing market conditions.
- Sound commercial awareness, particularly in relation to product pricing, gross profit margins, inventory control and waste reduction.
Retail Buyer in Melbourne employer: Funky Food
Funky Food offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment focused on sourcing high-quality fresh produce and grocery products. Employees have the opportunity to develop strong supplier relationships and contribute to strategic purchasing decisions that impact the business's success. The company values commercial judgement and provides a platform for professional growth within the retail sector.
