BUYER - FASHION | RETAIL
We’ve partnered with one of Australia’s leading fashion and lifestyle retailers on an exciting Buyer opportunity.
This is a fantastic role for a commercially minded Buyer who loves product, understands the customer, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll have genuine ownership across your category, from range development and sourcing through to trading, sell-through and profitability.
Why You’ll Love It
Join a well-established Australian fashion and lifestyle brand
Genuine ownership of your product portfolio
Work across both branded and in-house product
Opportunity to influence range strategy and commercial performance
Fast-paced, energetic and customer-focused environment
Work alongside a passionate and experienced Buying team
Opportunity to develop and grow your team
The Role
As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering an exciting, commercially successful product range that reflects the customer, current trends and the wider market.
You’ll own your category from product selection and supplier negotiations through to trading and sell-through, using data and customer insight to make confident commercial decisions.
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: 1676364
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Develop and source commercially strong ranges across your category
- Identify trends, customer insights and market opportunities to shape the range
- Manage the product lifecycle from selection through to sell-through
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve strong commercial terms
- Analyse sales, margin, stock and product performance to maximise results
- Manage budgets and drive sales and margin targets
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to keep the range relevant
- Support and develop Junior Buyers, Assistant Buyers and wider team members
REQUIREMENTS +
- 3+ years’ experience in fashion buying within a fast-paced retail environment
- Strong understanding of fashion, lifestyle and youth trends
- Commercially driven with strong numerical and analytical capability
- Confident using Excel and data to drive buying decisions
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Customer-focused with a genuine passion for product and retail
- Relevant Buying, Fashion or Business qualifications advantageous