Senior Buyer | Fashion
Sydney | Full-Time | Hybrid (2 Days Office / 3 Days WFH)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a fast-growing fashion business with strong momentum and ambitious growth plans.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of product strategy, lead range development, and drive commercial performance across key categories. You’ll be joining a business that values innovation, speed, and strong product instincts — with the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment.
Visa sponsorship is available, making this a fantastic opportunity for international talent looking to take the next step in their career.
Why You’ll Love It
Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days from home
Sponsorship available for the right candidate
Own your category and influence product direction
Work with a collaborative, fast-moving team
Join a business with strong growth and clear vision
Opportunity to step into a highly strategic, senior role
The Role
As Senior Buyer, you’ll lead the end-to-end buying process — from trend identification and range building through to supplier management and in-season trading.
You’ll balance creativity with commercial thinking, ensuring product ranges are aligned to customer demand while delivering strong sales, margin, and brand positioning.
Interested? Email your CV to seirian@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Seirian
Job Code: 1091494
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Own and deliver seasonal product ranges from concept through to delivery
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned to brand and commercial goals
- Identify trends and translate them into commercially successful product
- Manage supplier relationships, including cost negotiation and production timelines
- Oversee sampling, fit, and product approvals to ensure quality standards
- Drive in-season trading performance through range optimisation and repeat strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Design, and Marketing teams
REQUIREMENTS +
- 5+ years’ experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within fashion retail
- Strong commercial acumen and proven product success
- Experience working with offshore suppliers and negotiating cost prices
- Ability to build and trade successful ranges in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Passion for fashion and understanding of trends and customer behaviour