Senior Buyer
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Job no: 495966
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Retail
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Senior Buyer to join our National Support Office team at Star Pharmacy Group. If you're commercially minded, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and know how to build strong supplier partnerships, this could be your next opportunity.
This role isn’t just about placing orders—it’s about driving strategy, leading key categories, and influencing the customer experience across our national pharmacy network. You will be joining an experienced and expanding buying team
Why join Star Pharmacy Group?
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Real ownership: You'll lead your categories, make strategic decisions, and directly impact business performance.
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Supportive team environment: Join a collaborative and driven team that values innovation and teamwork.
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Growth and development: We're committed to helping our team grow through ongoing support and career progression.
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Great perks: Competitive salary, employee benefits program, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
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Work-life balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working—splitting your time between home and our Adelaide-based office.
What you’ll be doing:
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Taking ownership of key product categories—developing strategies to drive sales, margin, and customer value
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Leading supplier negotiations and managing commercial relationships to secure the best outcomes
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Overseeing promotional activity including catalogue campaigns, allocations, and timelines
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Using data to drive decision-making and optimise category performance
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Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Buying function
What you’ll bring:
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Proven experience in buying, category management, or senior retail operations—pharmacy or FMCG experience is a plus
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Strong commercial understanding with a focus on results
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Confident negotiation skills and supplier relationship management
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Solid Excel skills and a data-driven mindset
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work to deadlines
About us:
Star Pharmacy Group is a leading healthcare provider with over 65 pharmacies across QLD, SA, VIC, NSW and WA. Since 2003, we’ve been committed to delivering great value pharmacy healthcare, with a focus on innovation, accessibility, and community care. Our National Support Office in Adelaide is where our support teams drive our mission behind the scenes.
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How can we health? By having great people like you on our team.
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