Buyer

Talent Matters; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Ourclient, a leading apparel retailer, is seeking a Buyer/Product Manager for an exciting growth phase in Sydney. Create, range and deliver a balanced product assortment that resonates with customers and drives commercial success.

You will own end-to-end product lifecycle from sourcing to delivery, trading the range seasonally, and collaborating with planners to meet sales and margin targets. This role offers a competitive salary and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Buyer/Product Developer in apparel.
• Strong creative eye and commercial acumen.
• Collaborative approach with stellar communication.

Responsibilities

• Own categories within apparel and accessories from selection through delivery.
• Negotiate price, place orders, coordinate with warehouse.
• Trade the range seasonally; meet budgets and margins with planners.
• Develop products using trends and design-led concepts.
• Identify trends via travel, research and local market awareness.
• Ensure OTB is filled and deliveries are phased.
• Own product from creation to stores.

Skills

Buyer experience

Product development

Creative eye

Collaborative

Communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

• Circa $140-160K base plus super and bonus, pending exp
• Alexandria, close to public transport

• Highly successful apparel brand
• Circa $140-160K base plus super and bonus, pending exp
• Alexandria, close to public transport

The Company:

Ourclient is a leading apparel retailer with both brick and mortar and a strong Ecommerce presence both within Australia and internationally. We are now in search for their next Buyer/Product Manager that has a passion for fashion.

You will create, range and deliver a balance product assortment that is relevant to the customer and maximises commercial opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Strategically own and manage a selection of categories within apparel and accessories from product selection, sourcing, price negotiation, order placement to warehouse delivery
• Manage a commercial and desirable range that meets sales budgets, margin targets, proposed range mix and customer expectations
• Continuous product development for your specific categories using a combination of current trends and proven product knowledge – design led product development
• Ability to trade your range in season and are accountable for core lines with the planners
• Identify new trends and product relevant to the brand customer through overseas travel, online research and local market awareness
• Ensure the OTB is filled and product deliveries are phased correctly
• Own product from creation, fitting, production to stores

To be successful within the role, you will have:

• 5+ years of experience as a Buyer/Product Developer, within apparel essential
• Strong creative eye
• Collaborative approach
• Stellar communication skills
• Commercial acumen with a trade focused approach

You will work within a collaborative and fun team environment and a competitive salary package. They have career progression opportunities, along with staff discounts.

Must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered.