This is the role for you if you live and breathe product, love the fast pace of retail and get excited by building commercially strong ranges that customers genuinely connect with. We are currently partnered with a well-known Australian retail brand on the search for a Kids Footwear Buyer to join their growing team. This is an amazing opportunity for a commercially minded Buyer who thrives in a fast-moving environment and knows how to balance trend, customer demand and commercial outcomes. Working across a dynamic branded footwear category, you will play a key role in shaping the product direction, driving category performance and managing strong brand partnerships across a portfolio of well-known labels. What you’ll be doing: Building and executing commercially strong branded footwear ranges Partnering closely with the Buying Manager on category and product direction Analysing sales, customer demand and trade performance to optimise results Driving in-season trading, reporting and identifying opportunities for growth Building and managing strong brand and supplier relationships, including negotiations and range reviews Attending market appointments and product previews Collaborating cross-functionally with Planning, Retail and Marketing teams Supporting product storytelling and engagement across stores What you’ll bring: Previous Buying experience within footwear, apparel or a closely related branded retail category Strong trading capability, with confidence managing in-season performance and reacting quickly to trade Experience building and managing successful brand and supplier partnerships A strong eye for trend, balanced with a highly commercial mindset Confidence working with data, reporting and trading analysis Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive, driven and collaborative approach Passion for product, retail and delivering strong customer outcomes What’s on offer: Opportunity to join a highly recognised and growing Australian retail business Collaborative and supportive team culture A fast-paced, product-led environment where your ideas and impact will be valued The chance to take ownership of a key category and genuinely influence its direction Flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate
