Junior Category Buyer

Title: Junior Category Buyer

Job Description:

Job no: 944855

Work type: Permanent / Full time

Location: Support Office - Docklands

About Myer Group

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you'll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that's shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond.

Myer is looking for a motivated Junior Category Buyer to help deliver a compelling and profitable Myer Exclusive Brands range, specifically for Sleepwear and Swimwear. You'll work closely with the Senior Category Buyer while taking ownership of the end‑to‑end management and financial performance of your aligned Category.

• Take the next step up from your Trainee Buyer/Junior Buyer role in this exciting category
• Work with Myer Exclusive Swimwear & Sleepwear Brands There After, Blaq, Basque, Regatta and Soho!
• Flexible hybrid working model - work partly remotely and partly from our Support Office based in Docklands

About the Role

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with Myer's overall strategy and target customer segments
• Set competitive brand price architecture to meet commercial goals
• Analyse competitors and trends to ensure product relevance and market fit
• Drive sales, profit, and stock performance through effective trading and tactical actions
• Partner with Planning to build assortment plans, product strategies, and sourcing approaches
• Optimise profitability through product development and lifecycle management
• Lead range development, order placement, and overall category performance working closely with Myer sourcing team
• Deliver category marketing plans in collaboration with Planning
• Oversee execution across marketing, store planning, and visual merchandising
• Support supplier negotiations to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Own financial performance including budgets, pricing, and key metrics
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Buying, Design, and Store teams
• Influence stakeholders and mentor junior team members
• Apply insights from customer, market, and store demographics to drive decisions

About You:

• 2-3 years' experience in a Buyer/Developer Trainee role or similar
• Strong product development and production knowledge
• Ability to identify trends and market opportunities
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid retail, financial, and commercial acumen
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes
• Relevant qualification in Fashion, Merchandising, Business, Commerce, or similar (preferred)

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 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.

Your future starts here - help shape what's next at Myer Group.

Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.

Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.

Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.