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Head of Category Buying

Lime Talent Group
CompanyLime Talent Group
CategoryProcurement
LocationAustralia
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
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Description
Position: Head of Category Buying – General Merchandise / Non-Food Location: Australia (Full Sponsorship & Relocation Support Provided) Package: Equivalent to £200,000 – £250,000 We’re working on behalf of a major international grocery retailer to appoint a senior commercial leader into a high-profile Head Category of Buying position focused across General Merchandise and Non-Food categories. This is a significant leadership role within a large-scale retail environment, with responsibility for leading a team of circa 25 across buying and category functions, owning major commercial budgets and driving strategic growth initiatives across a broad non-food portfolio. We’re particularly interested in speaking with senior retail buying and category professionals currently operating in general merchandise categories, with experience in large-format grocery retail. The role would suit individuals with experience across areas such as: • Retail Buying • Trading • Category Management • Commercial Leadership • General Merchandise / Non-Food Retail The successful individual will be responsible for leading strategic category direction, delivering commercial performance, managing supplier relationships and driving long-term growth across a sizeable product area. The business is open to considering individuals from a range of large-scale retail backgrounds and can offer full sponsorship and relocation support for the right person. This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly established international retailer in a senior leadership capacity, with genuine scale, autonomy and long-term progression potential. If you’d potentially be open to exploring an international move and would like a confidential discussion, please apply to find out more.