At a Glance
- Tasks: Curate stunning fabric collections and drive strategic growth in a vibrant team.
- Company: Join Australia's largest privately-owned retail business with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid flexibility, competitive salary, profit share, and generous discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with mentoring opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Be the architect of our fabrics portfolio and turn trends into irresistible products.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as a Retail Buyer with textile expertise and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
- Iconic Australian owned and operated retail business
- You must have at least 3 years’ proven experience as a Buyer
- Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture offering profit share, discounts & more!
- Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp, textile-obsessed
Buyer to join our merchandise team.
This isn't just about procurement, it’s about being the architect of our Fabrics portfolio.
From Curtaining, Upholstery, Decorator to Outdoor home styling, you will use your expertise to develop commercially relevant ranges that turn global trends into irresistible products for our customers.
We need a Buyer who can turn trends into irresistible evergreen ranges!
What’s In It For You?
- Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between our modern South Melbourne office and home.
- Financial Rewards: Competitive salary plus Profit Share and superannuation.
- Growth & Culture: Access to mentoring, senior stakeholder exposure, and a vibrant team environment.
- The Perks: Generous team discounts across SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP, and gym deals.
What You Will Be Doing
- Curate the Collection: Identify the latest global fabric trends—from seasonal and License prints to technical textiles—and translate them into stunning product ranges.
- Strategic Growth: Build and execute category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share.
- Analytical Excellence: Use your commercial savvy to analyse customer data and ensure long-term category success.
- End-to-End Ownership: Manage seasonal buys, margin planning, and inventory strategies to keep our Furnishing Fabric departments world-class.
- Leadership: Lead and inspire your team to deliver results in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
About You
- The Expertise: 3+ years of proven experience as a Retail Buyer, specifically with a background in Textiles, Fabrics, or Hard Goods.
- Global Sourcing: Strong experience in product development and navigating overseas sourcing.
- Commercial Mindset: A track record of achieving category growth and managing complex margins.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical approach to inventory.
- The Drive: You are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and thrive in a rapid retail rhythm.
About Us
Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the
- Spotlight Retail Group , the
- Spotlight Property Group ,
- Spotlight Direct Investments and the
Spotlight Charitable Foundation .
- Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands of
- Spotlight, Anaconda
Harris Scarfe, we are acknowledged as one of the market leader s within the Australian retail Space.
Apply now and bring your buying brilliance to Spotlight!
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agency enquiries or applications please.
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Fabric Buyer in Melbourne employer: Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)
Spotlight Retail Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture, encouraging teamwork and personal growth in the outdoor retail sector. As a Team Leader at the new Anaconda store, you will benefit from comprehensive training, generous employee discounts, and opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a supportive environment that values your passion for outdoor products.
Contact Details:
Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) Recruitment Team
