Buying Manager - Supre Global Support Centre

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ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buying Manager to join our Supre team on a 14 month maternity cover contract, specialising in Fleece Tops, Jeans, Shorts, Active Bottoms, Skirts & Pants. 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 co