Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer who has a wealth of experience across wovens.
You will be responsible for one of the best-selling categories, driving newness and innovation whilst developing a commercially balanced range for global markets. They want someone ahead of the trends who can work collaboratively with Design, is a team player looking to grow in their career.
Based in Australia, you will be managing and developing a talented team of juniors. This role offers sponsorship and a highly competitive relocation package.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Construct a commercially balanced range which offers the right mix of print, plain, and colour and end use for the business.
Analyse relevance of trends for brand and plan reaction accordingly.
Work with design to ensure range reflects the right level of newness/fashion/trend & that volume lines are maximised and moved on at the right time.
Analyse & have a comprehensive understanding of category history applying this to the range build.
Trade the department, in collaboration with the Planner.
Work closely with Design to ensure fabrics, prints and style details are consistent with brand vision.
Work with Design & QA to ensure best fit, consistency of fit and best possible quality of fabric, trim, make and finish.
Be aware of production progress against department critical path ensuring key dates are met by the team.
Liaising with the Managing Director and Buying leaders on long-term product planning.
Ensure a clear and sensible price architecture which ensures maximum sales and profitability.
Person Specifications:
At least 5 years' experience as a Buyer or experience as a Senior Buyer.
Exceptional knowledge of all fabrications, raw materials, product categories and garment construction.
Enthusiastic, passionate and driven.
Well-developed internal and external stakeholder management skills.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design/Buying (or equivalent),
Experience in team management.
