Senior Buyers/Category Managers Required!
If you're an experienced buyer looking for the next challenge, why not join us in Melbourne and put your skills to the test!
Summary about this job
Buying
Company: Kaufland Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Salary Package + Additional Leave with Service
Phone: +61-2-8912-7226
Fax: +61-7-8846-3305
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Detail information about job Senior Buyers/Category Managers Required!. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join a Global Company as we commence our journey Down Under!
- Contribute to our Category Strategy!
- Relocate To Melbourne!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Kaufland is a subsidiary of the Schwarz Group, the world's fourth largest retailer. As a grocery retailer, we are committed to providing our customers with a wide range of high quality local and international products at a reasonable price for over 50 years in Europe.
Our corporate culture creates a supportive environment for everyone who is looking for a workplace with a start-up atmosphere, a rapidly growing team, challenging projects, autonomy and exciting opportunities.
COMPANY CULTURE
Our culture supports people to be their authentic self. Our small local team faces a new challenge each day; no two days are the same. Be prepared to enter an environment that has a 'start-up' feeling and a team that supports each other professionally and socially. We support our staff with transparent communication and trust. We believe that when our people grow our Company grows.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to ongoing growth and expansion we have several exciting buying roles across a range of our departments. If you love fruit and veg then a role in Produce could be for you. If you're into meat then take a chance and meet our Fresh Team. If you've got a sweet tooth or you love your coffee then a career in Confectionery might be for you. If none of those sound appealing to you then you can always join our Non-Perishable team!
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Forging strategic partnerships with suppliers:
- Managing the supply chain in your department;
- Liaising with German HQ and the various sourcing teams;
- Handling of commercial samples;
- Working with the design teams;
- Building successful ranges;
- Monitoring and improving sales results;
WHAT YOU NEED
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role;
- German language skills are highly regarded;
- Strong knowledge of your category;
- Negotiation skills;
- Strategic thinking and planning skills;
- Familiar with legal requirements in relevant categories;
- International and domestic travel opportunities;
WHAT YOU GET
- A dynamic and motivated team environment!
- Additional leave with service;
- High level of autonomy;
- Help shape Kaufland Australia;
- A chance to see the world;
- Progress your career as we grow!
- Company assisted relocation to Melbourne;