More about the Established Category Buyer – Women’s role

Since 2011, our business has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As a leading fashion e-commerce and lifestyle destination in the region, our platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

Our Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. The team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer-centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team works closely with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure forward-thinking, of-the-moment ranges engage our customers.

As the Category Buyer – Women’s Footwear, you will report to the Senior Category Buyer. You will support department strategy, vision and budget planning and assist with the purchasing and procurement of goods required by the business. You will also support sales growth within your category in line with our commercial strategy.

Join Our Team as an Established Category Buyer – Women’s

We’re on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Established Category Buyer – Women’s to join our dynamic commercial team.

In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the women’s category — curating assortments that reflect the latest trends and meet the evolving needs of our customers. If you’re data-driven, commercially minded, creative and confident negotiating with brands, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

About the Role

You will:

• Understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKRs
• Conduct market research to stay up to date with the latest e-commerce trends and make recommendations on product and brand selection
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability
• Evaluate vendor performance, including selection, deactivation and exit processes
• Negotiate favourable commercial terms across commission-based (Platform) and OTB-based (Wholesale) vendors
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate vendor records including brand plans, SKU lists, department brand profile matrices and tiering profiles
• Identify opportunities to improve the onsite customer experience
• Analyse data, interpret trends and make informed, evidence-based decisions
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose effective procurement and platform strategies
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering long-term partnerships
• Support vendor onboarding and provide ongoing relationship management
• Collaborate with key brands to build and optimise assortments
• Manage underperforming brands and propose improvement strategies
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, particularly across complex contract terms
• Partner proactively with Marketing on GTM and promotional opportunities to drive sales
• Develop and implement strategic roadmaps aligned to commercial strategy, brand adjacencies and customer segments
• Build strong internal relationships across Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance
• Communicate clearly, effectively and concisely
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members
• Adapt to changes in the market and industry
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Buyer in a high-volume retail environment
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset aligned with our values and ways of working
• A genuine love for women’s fashion, footwear and accessories

Life at Our Business

We believe in doing things a little differently — from how we work, to our growth mindset and commitment to sustainability. People are our greatest asset, and our employee experience is designed to empower you to do your best work while enjoying the journey.

What you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Learning days, development programs and hackathons
• Parental leave benefits and family-friendly initiatives
• Paid birthday leave and a gift to celebrate
• Staff discounts and access to sample sales
• Wellbeing programs and discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid volunteer days supporting social and environmental initiatives
• A dog-friendly office

Additional Information

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process and while performing job functions.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria 🟢

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