Purchasing Manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Nick Auditore Represents Full time

**Purchasing Manager**

Be the engine behind our product movement.

As Purchasing Manager at NAR, your clarity in communication, strength in relationships, and ability to lead collaboratively and with purpose will fuel the engine room—driving the operations that bring our iconic sportswear to the streets.

**About the role**:
As our new Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods across our wholesale and digital operations. You’ll be responsible for managing all purchasing activities, leading an offshore Purchasing Officer, and acting as a key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.

We’re looking for someone with mid-level purchasing experience, ideally in retail apparel, who brings a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to lead and influence across multiple stakeholders. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring our purchasing processes are timely, accurate, and aligned with our brand and operational goals.

**Your typical week will involve**:

- Managing and executing purchase orders across multiple brands and platforms
- Coordinating with production and shipping teams to meet delivery timelines
- Leading and mentoring an offshore Purchasing Officer to ensure task accuracy and efficiency
- Liaising with suppliers and external logistics partners to drive cost-effective and timely outcomes
- Maintaining accurate data in Apparel 21 and ensuring system integrity
- Identifying opportunities for stock consolidation and process improvement
- Communicating clearly with internal stakeholders to align on purchasing priorities
- Reporting on purchasing activity and performance to senior management

**To be successful you will have**:

- 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
- Experience in retail apparel or a similar industry (highly desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence in leading and influencing both internal teams and external partners
- Intermediate IT literacy; experience with Apparel 21 is a plus

**About Us**

Established over 10 years ago, Nick Auditore Represents (NAR) has quickly become the partner of choice for American and domestic Sports Apparel brands for the Australia & New Zealand market. From the stadiums to the street, we create products for every fan to wear them their way.

The exciting brands and leagues that we represent with include Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), National Rugby League (NRL), Australian Football League (AFL), Federation International Football Association (FIFA), FFA and Football Australia (FA).

**What we offer?**
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Generous staff allowance and family & friends discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hybrid - 1 day WFH
- A fantastic, hardworking, and fun work culture
- Excellent Learning & Development opportunities to keep you on your game.
- Epic company and social events throughout the year to live and breathe the power of the leagues

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