Category Buyer, QLD

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights The Fruit Box Group is an entrepreneurial success story. Launching the corporate fruit delivery category over 20 years ago in Melbourne, our business has grown from strength to strength and is now established in all major capital cities across the country. We are an Australian business that has cornered a specialised market and built an impressive and loyal customer base with some of the country's largest organisations. Leveraging our position as the original and largest workplace fruit & milk delivery service, we continue to innovate and grow our offering to the corporate market. About the Role: As a Category Buyer, you will source, procure and manage the fresh and non-fresh purchasing requirements for the Queensland business. A critical role in our national team, our Category Buyer is the first point of contact for the operations in Queensland. You will play a pivotal role in connecting with suppliers and key internal stakeholders. Your contributions will be vital in achieving our key objectives, primarily through data maintenance, reporting and management of financials. More about the Role: Collaborate with our dynamic team to create and implement innovative strategies that drive budgets into actionable plans that inspire growth. Through data management, harness insights to shape decisions and propel the business forward. Elevate our reporting processes by interpreting key data insights. Your ability to distil complex information will empower stakeholders to make informed decisions and spark strategic initiatives. Take the lead in managing and optimizing category financials, ensuring alignment with overall business goals while identifying opportunities for enhancement and innovation. Your fresh ideas will help streamline processes and foster a collaborative environment that thrives on adaptability. What is in your Toolkit? University degree qualified in a relevant field (Commerce, Business Engineering, Supply Chain or similar). Experience with Category ownership (Category Manager level). Experience within a FMCG environment. Comfortable building and maintaining an effective relationship, through exceptional communication and engagement. Highly analytical and possess commercial nous, being able to recognize opportunity and make quick decisions for the best commercial outcomes. Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Being agile and adaptable is a key to success! A whiz with Microsoft Excel (we are talking VLOOKUP and pivot tables, not SUM and Average – and we will test your capabilities). Tech savvy and able to use various IT and cloud-based tools to improve efficiency and productivity. Ready to challenge, be challenged and work within a fast-paced environment. A strong numerical and data aptitude that helps you shine in reporting. Excellent interpersonal skills that make you a go-to person for stakeholder management. Problem-solving prowess and a proactive attitude that sets you apart. Heads Up! The Fruit Box is a fast-paced business – our vacancy close dates are subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received, so don’t wait to apply! Only applicants that best match our requirements will be contacted for shortlisting and interviewing. All new Fruit Box team members are required to undergo a National Police Record Check and must have full-time Australian working rights. No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Category Buyer? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience operating a forklift? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? #J-18808-Ljbffr