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

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