Buying Manager

3 days ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Cotton On Group Full time
About Us

Cotton On Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. We create everyday products to make everyday experiences better. Our brand values include celebrating diversity and inclusivity, using our voice and platform to amplify what matters, and listening to our community to respond to their needs.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Buying Managers to join our Cotton On Womenswear team, focusing on different categories: Cut & Sew and Wovens. As a Buying Manager, you will partner with the Head of Product to deliver cohesive product ranges, leading your team in developing key items that our customers love.

You will be responsible for contributing to post-seasonal reviews to influence future range decisions and identify growth opportunities. You will apply customer, brand, and commercial insights to help build and protect our brand DNA.

Your role will involve setting range strategies to meet our commercial objectives and collaborating with all Brand functions and departments to ensure the best product experience for our customers. You will lead your Buying team to effectively communicate with suppliers, ensuring the production process is efficient and timely.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement range strategies to meet commercial objectives
  • Partner with the Head of Product to deliver cohesive product ranges
  • Lead the Buying team to effectively communicate with suppliers
  • Contribute to post-seasonal reviews to influence future range decisions
  • Apply customer, brand, and commercial insights to build and protect our brand DNA
Requirements
  • Qualification / degree in a relevant field (e.g. Buying)
  • Extensive experience in a similar Buying Manager role in retail or fashion
  • Ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and key stakeholders
  • Proven commercial negotiation skills
  • Proven communication skills with the ability to drive and influence change through best practice and delivering results
  • Demonstrable analytical problem-solving and research skills
  • Demonstrated high-level organisation and planning skills
  • Established leadership skills to develop and support the team to deliver brand strategy outcomes
Our Culture

We are a passionate group of people committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. We believe in creating a culture centred in belonging, where each individual can show up as their whole self and have an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our team members, including:

  • 50% team member discount off all brands (excluding Ceres Life, which is 30% off)
  • A world-class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre
  • A brand-new childcare centre onsite
  • The Beckley, our in-house café with chef-prepared healthy meals
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive salary packaging
  • An Employee Assistance Program
  • Returning from maternity leave or primary carer parental leave? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months

We are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self and have an equal opportunity to succeed with us. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

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