Buying Manager - Supre Global Support Centre

Cotton; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options & people‑or‑u

State of the art Chadstone office

Access to Geelong Support Centre with

50% off Cotton On brands

24/7 Wellness support

Local & Global career growth

Family discounts

Performance incentives

Bring your dog to work

Recognition and team events

Job summary

Cotton is seeking an experienced Buying Manager to lead our Supre team, focusing on Tops, Knitwear, Jackets and Dresses. You will drive cohesive ranges with the Head of Product, guiding the team to deliver items aligned with customer preferences and brand identity.

You will shape range strategy, leverage trends, and translate insights into actionable buying plans while ensuring timely production and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Qualification or degree in Buying or related field.
• Extensive experience as Buying Manager in fashion retail.
• Ability to engage and influence senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Proven high level of commercial negotiation skills.
• Proven communication skills with ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Experience applying advanced analytics to drive sales with real-time data & forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for product ranges to align with commercial objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Brand teams to ensure standout product experiences.
• Rapidly analyse trends and translate into actionable buying insights.
• Guide Buying team to foster supplier partnerships for timely production.
• Develop flexible purchasing strategies to respond to market shifts and minimise lead times.
• Oversight of ranges for Tops, Knitwear, Jackets & Dresses and post-season reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Buying or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

ABOUT US

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We are an Australian owned brand, driven by our people.

We’re committed to creating inclusive and positive experiences where everyone is valued and inspired.

We’re hiring. You in?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buying Manager to join our Supre team, specialising in Tops, Knitwear, Jackets & Dresses. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Product to deliver cohesive, trend-driven ranges, guiding your team in developing key items that resonate with our customers.

You will play a pivotal role in conducting post-seasonal reviews to shape future range strategies and capitalise on growth opportunities. By leveraging a deep understanding of customer preferences, brand identity, and market trends, you will help strengthen and elevate our brand DNA.

This role involves setting strategic direction for product ranges to align with commercial objectives, while working cross-functionally with all Brand teams to ensure a standout product experience for our customers. You will also rapidly analyse emerging trends and translate them into actionable insights to influence the buying and purchasing strategy. This ensures the business stays ahead of competitors by quickly securing high-demand products and refining forward ranges based on consumer preferences.

As a leader, you will guide your Buying team in fostering effective supplier partnerships to ensure timely and efficient production processes. Additionally, you will develop and implement flexible purchasing strategies that enable the company to respond quickly to market shifts, ensuring products are sourced efficiently and lead times are minimised.

If you have strong expertise in Buying, particularly within similar female fashion brands, and are passionate about creating impactful products while leading a dynamic team, this could be your next career opportunity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification / degree in relevant field i.e. Buying
• Extensive experience in a similar Buying Manager role in retail or fashion within similar female fashion brands
• The ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and key stakeholders
• Proven high level of commercial negotiation skills
• Proven communication skills with the ability to drive and influence change through best practice and delivering results
• Proven experience in applying advanced analytical knowledge into driving sales. Work closely with planners to align strategies, ensure seamless execution, and optimise decision-making processes based on real-time data and forecasts
• Demonstrated high level organisation and planning skills
• Established leadership skills to develop and support the team to delivery brand strategy outcomes

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• State of the art office in Chadstone with 360 views of Melbourne.
• Access to our world-class Geelong Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
• Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments & more!

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we may support you in completing the job application process.