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Buyer - Retail
Apply nowJob no:517534 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Merchandise
Iconic Australian owned and operated retail business
You must have at least 3 years’ proven experience as a Buyer
Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture offering profit share, discounts & more!
Spotlight is seeking a commercially sharp, textile‑obsessed Buyer to join our merchandise team. This role goes far beyond procurement — it’s about shaping and elevating our Fabrics portfolio with a strong focus on upholstery, decorator, outdoor, and curtaining Fabrics.
You’ll use your industry expertise and trend awareness to build commercially compelling ranges that translate global textile movements into products our customers love. From performance outdoor fabrics to interior styling textiles and innovative curtaining solutions, you will drive the strategy behind our most influential categories.
We’re looking for a Buyer who can spot the next trend, understand our customers, and build irresistible, high‑performing fabric ranges.
What’s In It For You?
Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between our modern South Melbourne office and home.
Financial Rewards: Competitive salary plus Profit Share and superannuation.
Growth & Culture: Access to mentoring, senior stakeholder exposure, and a vibrant team environment.
The Perks: Generous team discounts across SRG brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe), EAP, and gym deals.
What You Will Be Doing:
Curate the Collection: Identify the latest global fabric trends—from seasonal prints to technical textiles—and translate them into stunning product ranges.
Strategic Growth: Build and execute category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share.
Analytical Excellence: Use your commercial savvy to analyse customer data and ensure long-term category success.
End-to-End Ownership: Manage seasonal buys, margin planning, and inventory strategies to keep our Fabric departments world-class.
Leadership: Lead and inspire your team to deliver results in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
About You:
The Expertise: 3+ years of proven experience as a Retail Buyer, specifically with a background in Textiles, Fabrics, or Hard Goods.
Global Sourcing: Strong experience in product development and navigating overseas sourcing.
Commercial Mindset: A track record of achieving category growth and managing complex margins.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical approach to inventory.
The Drive: You are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and thrive in a rapid retail rhythm.
About Us:
Spotlight Group Holdings (SRG) is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands of Spotlight, Anaconda & Harris Scarfe, we are acknowledged as one of the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
Apply now and bring your buying brilliance to Spotlight!
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency enquiries or applications please.
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Are you a trend-focused Retail Buyer with a passion for textiles? Join Spotlight’s iconic merchandise team in South Melbourne and lead our Fabrics category to new heights. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, profit sharing, and the chance to shape the ranges that inspire Australia’s makers and creators!
Are you a trend-focused Retail Buyer with a passion for textiles? Join Spotlight’s iconic merchandise team in South Melbourne and lead our Fabrics category to new heights. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, profit sharing, and the chance to shape the ranges that inspire Australia’s makers and creators!
Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
phone interview
face-to-face interview
group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
