BUYER | FASHION | SYDNEY
We've partnered with a growing Australian fashion brand to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their Product team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-channel retail environment. Working across retail, eCommerce, and wholesale, you'll take ownership of building commercially successful ranges, analysing performance, and driving product strategy that delivers strong sales and margin outcomes.
If you're passionate about product, love working with data, and enjoy collaborating across multiple teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with exciting growth plans.
Why You'll Love It
Join a growing Australian fashion brand with exciting momentum
Broad multi-channel role across retail, eCommerce, and wholesale
High level of ownership with genuine influence on product strategy
Work closely with Product, Planning, Design, Sales, and Marketing teams
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive salary and genuine career progression opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for a Buyer looking to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to shape product strategy, influence commercial decisions, and work across multiple channels in a collaborative and high-performing team.
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 Puw
Job Code: 1657862
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
As Buyer, you'll own the commercial performance of your categories, balancing trend, customer demand, and financial performance to deliver profitable ranges across multiple channels. You'll use data and customer insights to build seasonal assortments, identify trading opportunities, and drive in-season performance while partnering closely with Design, Planning, and Sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build commercially balanced seasonal ranges across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce channels
- Analyse sales, margin, and customer data to optimise assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions
- Monitor weekly trading performance and identify opportunities for repeat buys, markdowns, and stock optimisation
- Partner with Design and Product Development to create commercially successful collections
- Work closely with Planning to support forecasting, inventory management, and trading strategy
- Collaborate with Marketing and eCommerce teams to align product launches and campaign activity
- Drive speed-to-market opportunities and react quickly to emerging customer and market trends
- Conduct competitor analysis and use market insights to influence future product direction
- Present range performance and seasonal recommendations to senior stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS +
- 3+ years' experience in a Buying role within fashion retail
- Experience buying across retail, eCommerce, or wholesale channels
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance product and profitability
- Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and confidence using reporting tools
- Experience using sales and customer insights to drive buying decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment