If you are trend focused, passionate about sustainability, and want a role with career progression, consider being our next category buyer! Universal Store is a leading Australian youth fashion retailer, home to a curated mix of popular and unique brands from local and global designers. With over 100 stores nationwide, we're the go-to destination for the latest trends. We're on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Category Buyer to join our Product Team. This is a full-time dynamic position, perfect for an expert in identifying, analysing, and interpreting trends to create the best product assortment for our customer. About the Role As a Buyer, your purpose is to maximise the potential of your assigned product groups by curating an unbeatable product range, managing inventory, and building fantastic supplier relationships. We operate a customer centric approach, which will require your ability to combine historical sales data with emerging trends and influences. You will play a key role in driving our ethical and sustainability outcomes, making our product better for people and the planet. Your key responsibilities will include: Listening to Our Customer: Seeking out customer feedback, conducting trend and competitor research, and understanding the diversity of our customer base. Creating the Product Assortment: Curating a differentiated range of brands and products, preparing sales and distribution plans, and raising purchase orders to drive sales and margin growth. Ethical Sourcing & Sustainability: Monitoring supplier compliance with our Code of Conduct and Animal Welfare Policy and driving environmental sustainability outcomes. Managing Inventory: Managing purchasing budgets, maintaining OTB levels, managing forward orders, and creating markdown lists. Building Supplier Relationships: Onboarding new suppliers, fostering strong relationships, and negotiating to achieve business goals. Essential Skills & Experience: A detailed understanding of the Universal Store customer and product. A strong and demonstrated ability to identify and translate the fashion apparel market and its emerging trends. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong numeracy and analytical skills. Tertiary qualifications in Buying, Fashion, or Business are highly regarded. A technical understanding of garment construction and textiles. Why Join Universal Store? As a buyer you'll join a dynamic and collaborative Product Team, working closely with the Head of Buying and interacting with departments across our Support Office and national retail network. Additional Benefits to joining us: Work in a friendly, open, and collaborative environment Great employee discount, benefits through our partners, and social events Modern, purpose-built office, with plenty of onsite parking. Career progression through a supportive leadership team Ready to apply? If you are a passionate, creative, and highly analytical individual who is looking to join an ASX Listed youth fashion retailer, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it may not be possible to provide an outcome to all candidates. APPLY HERE
