Buyer - GM Hardgoods (Fixed Term)

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. 

Join the team

Exciting opportunity for an experienced General Merchandise Buyer (Fixed Term) to join a high performing and supportive team within a fast-paced & dynamic environment!

What you’ll be doing:

Our Buying team, in partnership with our Designers, Planners and Global Sourcing team are critical to delivering our business strategy and the success of Kmart. 
 
As a GM Hardgoods Buyer working for Kmart, you are instrumental in sourcing the best possible products that bring meaningful moments into our customers lives.

Some of the key responsibilities are:
 
•    Developing ranges to establish the appropriate balance of Price, High Volume, basics, quality, innovation and trend to deliver strong category growth.
•    Ability to recognise and interpret trends and build ranges to ensure consistent brand handwriting.
•    Using commercial skills, combined with the ability to analyse customer's needs and research to effectively deliver long term strategic growth.
•    Managing the end -to-end Critical Path process across functions to meet instore dates.
•    Managing and using strategies to achieve the financial plans including sales, profit and stock turn.

This is a high profile department which produces some great product to truly make everyday living brighter for our customers. This is such a great opportunity to make your mark and take this category to the next level!
 
To be successful in this role:
 
We're looking for a driven, efficient and enthusiastic individual who will bring a curious mind-set and a passion for all things Homewares!  You love delivering product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths. You are a driven, talented and creative buyer looking to be part of the amazing General Merchandise team and joining one of Australia's most loved retailer then this is the role for you.

As the Buyer in General Merchandise, you will manage key relationships with suppliers to ensure growth for products within your own specified category and to deliver best practice.
 

We'd also love you to have:
 
•    Extensive Buying experience combined with trend awareness (within General Merchandise is essential)
•    Commercial focus working in a dynamic fast paced team 
•    Highly driven and motivated.
•    Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Proven success driving category growth and delivering increased profit.
•    Success oriented - you thrive in a team environment and enjoy being able to contribute to a business where you can drive further growth.
•    General Merchandise, Hardgoods experience is highly desirable

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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