Spotlight Ltd

Buyer Fabrics

Spotlight Ltd  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • 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 isn't just about procurement, it’s about being the architect of our Fabrics portfolio. From Curtaining, Upholstery, Decorator to Outdoor home styling, you will use your expertise to develop commercially relevant ranges that turn global trends into irresistible products for our customers.

We need a Buyer who can turn trends into irresistible evergreen 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 and License 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 Furnishing 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 leader s 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.

Spotlight Ltd

About Spotlight Ltd

Spotlight is a proudly Australian family-owned and operated business with stores throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We employ more than 6,700 team members who are dedicated to providing the best quality, service, price and expertise in fabrics, craft and homewares to our millions of customers every day.

Spotlight’s founders gained their passion for retail by working at their family stall at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market in the early 1970's. Their strong drive and business acumen led them to opening their first Spotlight store in Malvern in September 1973 and the brand has grown from strength to strength ever since.

Spotlight has over 130 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore, with hundreds of brands and thousands of products to choose from across departments including dress fabrics, haberdashery, manchester, home décor, party, art and craft and furnishings covering all aspects of DIY, made to measure and readymade options for your hobbies and home.

When you head into a Spotlight store you can find almost everything you need to kit out your home. From kitchen and dining spaces, lounge and bedrooms, bathrooms and laundries, they are all covered by the range we stock. Our ranges of fabrics, haberdashery and craft gives you the option of updating your wardrobe quickly, or updating your home’s curtains and blinds easily as well! Our party section can provide you with all of the baking, decorating and dress up products you need to ensure your next celebration is a success!

At Spotlight, we truly believe “it’s what you make it!” whether that is your home, your latest hobby, your outfit or even your party!

Spotlight is one of the brands within the Spotlight Retail Group, alongside other retailers Anaconda, Mountain Designs and Harris Scarfe. With over 8,500 team, the group spans four countries and over 4.2 million square feet of retail space.

Want to join the family? Head to our careers site or follow us here on LinkedIn.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
South Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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