Senior Buyer - Beauty & Cosmetics

Leading Australian Online Retail Business | Apparel, Jewellery & Home

We are partnering with a leading Australian digital-first retail business to appoint a Senior Buyer for their Beauty & Cosmetics category. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a key category within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business.

About the Role:

As Senior Buyer, you will lead the strategic and operational management of the Beauty & Cosmetics category, driving commercial performance, product innovation, and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for end-to-end category planning, supplier negotiation, inventory management, and trend forecasting, ensuring the brand remains competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving online retail market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the category strategy to meet sales, margin, and growth targets.
• Source, select, and manage a portfolio of products, balancing trend, quality, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Manage pricing, promotions, and inventory levels to optimise category performance.
• Analyse customer behaviour, sales trends, and market insights to inform buying decisions.
• Lead and mentor a small team, collaborating with marketing, eCommerce, and merchandising teams.
• Drive innovation and identify opportunities for new product launches and exclusive partnerships.
• Ensure all products meet regulatory and compliance standards.

About You:

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.
• A confident and collaborative leader who can influence cross-functional teams.
• Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
• Strong understanding of consumer and online shopping behaviours, with a focus on beauty and cosmetics.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and category P&L is highly advantageous.
• Sydney-based, ideally Northern Beaches or north of the bridge.

Why Join:

• Be part of a leading Australian digital-first retailer with a strong online presence.
• Lead and shape the growth of a key category in a dynamic, innovative business.
• Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and expertise make an impact.

If you are a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Buyer looking to take your career to the next level in a thriving online business, we would love to hear from you please send your cv to nicoleg@thsr.com.au