Buyer (Gourmet) - Greystanes
- Greystanes, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead liquor buying across our stores, supported by gourmet and fresh food ranges.
- Set smart pricing & promotions that delight customers and deliver results.
- Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Innovate with new products and category strategies to stay ahead of the market.
- Experience in liquor buying or FMCG buying (liquor preferred).
- Strong commercial skills with P&L exposure.
- A passion for food & liquor, and a sharp eye for trends.
- Collaboration, agility, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitor stock levels and store orders, placing timely orders to meet demand.
- Ensure stores and warehouse are always stocked to deliver customer needs.
- Lead the liquor buying portfolio, aligning ranges to customer demand and business goals.
- Decide what stays, what goes, and what's new, keeping ranges fresh and aligned to company strategy.
- Drive the new product pipeline, with a focus on both liquor and gourmet offerings.
- Set everyday and promotional pricing, ensuring compliance across stores.
- Establish profit goals for liquor, department, and Gourmet categories.
- Build and manage long-term supplier partnerships.
- Negotiate the best terms and support the team in their negotiations.
- Collaborate and communicate clearly with key stakeholders.
- Optimise selling channels to achieve financial and business goals.
- Build strong, ethical, and responsive relationships.
- Spot opportunities to boost sales and enhance the customer shopping experience.
- Identify unique liquor products and trends to keep Harris Farm ahead of the market.
- Plan effective product positioning and display to maximise sales and profit.
- Partner with managers and suppliers to create promotions that deliver both short- and long-term sales growth.
- Develop and execute category strategies to stay relevant, profitable, and customer-focused.
- Build processes and develop people to support long-term success.
- Aligned with Harris Farm values and culture, with a passion for fresh food and liquor.
- Extensive retail buying experience with FMCG suppliers (liquor buying experience strongly preferred).
- Proven full P&L ownership and strong commercial performance.
- Collaborative communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
- Agile, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability.
- Solid knowledge of supply & demand dynamics.
- Skilled in Excel and computer systems.
- Current driver's licence with ability to travel across sites.