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Category Buyer in Training

Australia, Docklands · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Develop and deliver product strategies for your portfolio, with direct links to Myer's overall strategy and relevant customer segments
  • Manage range selection, order placement and financial performance of the business, including budgets and pricing
  • Apply negotiation skills to achieve optimal trading terms that deliver commercial targets
  • Develop skills to enable you to drive the marketing and communications strategy specific to the category, and in line with the Myer strategy

Requirements

  • Strong financial acumen combined with a thorough understanding of product, retail systems and processes
  • Be able to plan and prioritise own workload to effectively and consistently deliver on individual and team objectives
  • Strong ability to work autonomously and to communicate effectively with the team while role modelling teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Proven time management, attention to detail and planning skills
  • A passion for merchandise buying with previous experience in a similar field would be advantageous
  • An understanding of Myer systems will be highly regarded

Nice to have

An understanding of Myer systems

What we offer

  • Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online
  • Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands
  • Flexible working: Lifestyle leave, flexible work hours and hybrid working is available for Store Support Office roles
  • Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees

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