Title: Category Buyer
About Us
Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.
About the Opportunity
Reporting into the National Category Manager, we are seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced Category Buyer to lead our Vitamins department. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the product range, pricing, and promotional strategies to drive sales and profitability within the vitamins category.
The key responsibilities for the role will include:
- Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales and margin targets.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
- Manage product lifecycle, including new supplier set up, product introductions and discontinuations.
- Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to plan and execute promotional activities.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability.
- Analyse sales data and provide regular reports on category performance.
Key Responsibilities
The Category Buyer will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing category strategies to achieve sales and margin targets.
- Conducting market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
- Managing the product lifecycle, including new supplier set up, product introductions and discontinuations.
- Collaborating with marketing and merchandising teams to plan and execute promotional activities.
- Monitoring inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability.
- Analysing sales data and provide regular reports on category performance.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will possess the following key skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience in category management or buying, preferably in the retail or FMCG sector.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis, with experience working in MS Office specifically Excel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What's on offer?
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Employee discounts on a wide range of products.
- Access to EAP services
- Corporate discounts on Healthcare Premiums and Novated Leasing
- Subsidised onsite canteen
If you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for the health and wellness industry, we would love to hear from you!