Buyer

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Paddy Pallin Full time

Buyer – Outdoor Retail

Location: Remote (Australia-wide) or hybrid for Melbourne or Sydney

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Buying Manager

About the Role

If you're passionate about the outdoors and have a commercial eye for exceptional gear, this is your chance to play a pivotal role at PaddyPallin—Australia's iconic lightweight outdoor retailer. As a Buyer, you'll spearhead the full product lifecycle—from range planning and supplier negotiations to system data management and cross‑team collaboration. You'll also contribute to well-executed product campaigns and sustainable decision‑making across retail and digital channels.

Why Join Us?

Join a respected third-generation, family-owned brand with 95years of outdoor heritage. We're considered, independent, and built around a shared passion for light weight gear that empowers real adventure.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and values-driven, where a shared love for the outdoors meets shared excitement at work.

Employee Benefits

·Generous product discounts on gear, so crafting your field kit is affordable.

·Expert-led in‑store training tailored to equip you with deep product, destination, and retail knowledge.

·4‑day paid Volunteer Leave per year (for full-time staff) so you can support environmental causes you care about.

·Adventure Bonus Grant recognising and rewarding your years of service.

·Paid Parental Leave, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing across life stages.

·Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional support anytime, anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

·Create seasonal and ongoing product assortments that align with sales insights and sustainability goals

·Negotiate supplier terms—pricing, delivery, and margins

·Maintain product and supplier records within ProntoXi or equivalent ERP systems

·Partner with marketing, digital, and retail teams

·Monitor category performance and KPIs, including stock availability and customer feedback

·Participate in product launches, trade shows, and sustainability initiatives

About You

Essential:

·Minimum 3 years of buying or merchandise planning experience, ideally in outdoor, lifestyle, or sporting industries

·Passion for adventure travel, bushwalking, hiking, climbing or trail running

·Excellent negotiation and Excel skills

·Strong commercial awareness and analytical rigour

·Passion for sustainability and ethical retail

·Exceptional communication skills and supplier management

·Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced retail environment

Desirable:

·Familiarity with Pronto Xi or similar ERP platforms

Personal Attributes:

·Strong attention to detail

·Ability to work transparently

·Proactive, curious, innovative

·Team-orientated and dependable

·Trend-aware, with a commercial mindset

Work Culture & Flexibility

Expect a hybrid working model with freedom to work remotely and attend key trade shows, supplier showings, events and store visits periodically. We value wellbeing, respectful collaboration, and flexibility to help you maintain balance in your work and personal life.

What You'll Achieve

·Deliver assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer delight

·Maintain accuracy in product and supplier data

·Support our sustainability goals through smart buying decisions

·Contribute meaningfully to our brand story and legacy

Apply Now

To apply, please send your resume, a short cover letter outlining your buying experience and outdoor passion to Claudia Lacher

Applications close Monday 15th September 2025.

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