Apparel Senior Buyer & Product Strategist

Talent Matters; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Talent Matters is seeking a Senior Buyer/Product Manager for a leading apparel retailer with both brick-and-mortar and Ecommerce presence in Australia and internationally. You will create and deliver a balanced product assortment across apparel and accessories, driving sales and profitability.

You will own end-to-end product lifecycle from selection to delivery, lead seasonal range decisions, and leverage market trends to maximise commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Buyer/Product Manager in apparel.
• Menswear experience highly regarded.
• Commercial acumen with a trade-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Strategically own and manage a selection of apparel and accessories categories from product selection, sourcing, price negotiation, to warehouse delivery.
• Manage a commercial and desirable range that meets sales budgets and margin targets.
• Continually develop products using trends and brand knowledge – design-led development.
• Trade the range in-season and be accountable for core lines with planners.
• Identify new trends through market awareness and overseas travel.
• Ensure the OTB is filled and deliveries are phased correctly.
• Own product from creation, fitting, production to stores.

Job description

Talent Matters is seeking a Senior Buyer/Product Manager for a leading apparel retailer with both brick-and-mortar and Ecommerce presence in Australia and internationally. You will create and deliver a balanced product assortment across apparel and accessories, driving sales and profitability.

You will own end-to-end product lifecycle from selection to delivery, lead seasonal range decisions, and leverage market trends to maximise commercial opportunities.