TheMarketHub Buyer - Are Direct AU Team

Permanent Full-Time Position | Are Media, Sydney

About the Role

Join Are Direct's dynamic team as the TheMarketHub Buyer, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial success through strategic procurement and supplier relationship management. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work with some of Australia's leading toys, games, gifts, stationery and GM suppliers, managing the end-to-end buying process for TheMarketHub platform while contributing to innovative direct-to-consumer initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of e-commerce growth, working in a fast-paced environment where your commercial acumen and relationship-building skills will directly impact business performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Product Sourcing & Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and products that align with TheMarketHub brand values and customer demographics
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, negotiating terms, pricing, and promotional opportunities
• Inventory Planning: Collaborate with demand planning teams to forecast requirements, manage stock levels, and optimize inventory turnover
• Commercial Analysis: Monitor product performance, analyse sales data, and provide insights to drive category growth and profitability
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet brand standards and compliance requirements before market entry
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, editorial, and customer service teams to align buying strategies with content and promotional calendars
• Market Research: Stay current with consumer trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the lifestyle and wellness sectors
• Contract Management: Oversee supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and managing any disputes or issues
  
  

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of buying/procurement experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer environments
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to negotiate favourable terms and manage P&L responsibility
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with inventory management systems
• Demonstrated relationship-building capabilities with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Understanding of Australian consumer law, product compliance, and import/export regulations

Who Are We?  

Are Direct is the largest independent distributor and wholesaler of printed media in Australia and New Zealand, on behalf of local and international magazine publishers, Are Direct, expertly manages the distribution and promotion of millions of magazines into over 3,000 retailers throughout New Zealand. 

Are Direct is a core business within Are Media. Are Media is Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women.   Our brands include The Australian Women’s Weekly, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, marie claire, TV WEEK, New Idea, Now to Love, Australian Gourmet Traveller, BEAUTY/crew and ELLE.   

Why Are Media?     

Join Australia’s leading content company for women and be part of an inspiring, creative and collaborative team. We offer excellent people programs including:  

• A day of leave for your birthday,   
• 4 days of volunteering leave each year,  
• An inclusive parental leave program that supports all parents, families & carers,  
• FREE digital access to all our titles, and  
• Our unique Are Media Learning Academy (Digital Academy, Lunch N Learns, Mentoring and much more).      

At Are Direct, you'll be in the office four days a week, with one day to work from home. 

Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. 

Please apply now and send your CV via the link.