Buying Manager

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.

As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.

Join Princess Polly, a brand redefining global fashion. As our Buying Manager, you’ll drive the creative and commercial strategy behind our product direction across key markets in the US, AU, and UK. This is your chance to lead growth, influence strategy, and deliver collections that excite our customers and strengthen our global footprint.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Own the global buying strategy across Apparel and Non-Apparel categories.
- Lead our omni-channel buying strategy across Ecomm, Retail, and Wholesale, with a key focus on driving growth in the US market.
- Balance trend and commercial insight to deliver brand-aligned, high-performing ranges.
- Lead and mentor a best-in-class buying team to achieve growth and results.
- Manage OTB, pricing, margin, and performance to hit financial and product KPIs.
- Analyse data, insights, and performance to react fast to what’s trending and what’s next.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Trend, Merch, Sourcing, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Retail teams to execute seasonal direction.
- Drive Lower Impact and Social Responsibility goals.

**What Success Looks Like**:

- You consistently deliver sales, margin, and newness KPIs.
- Product drops are on-trend, on-time, and in-demand.
- Your team is energised, empowered, and performing at their peak.
- You lead with speed, purpose, and commercial impact.

**Skills and Experience**:

- 3+ years Buying leadership within global or Omni-channel Fashion Retailers
- Proven success delivering trend-right, commercial assortments that perform across markets.
- Strong financial acumen - you live and breathe margin, sell-through, and OTB.
- Expert negotiation and supplier management skills.
- A mix of creative flair and analytical rigour - equally trend-obsessed and data-driven.
- Leadership that inspires — you grow people, performance, and product.
- Agility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

If you’re a fashion-forward, results-driven leader who thrives on trends, data, and team impact — your next big move starts here.

We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.

Competitive salary package.

Flexible working arrangements.

Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.

Exceptional employee discount program.

A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;

Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.

Staff social activities.

Monthly birthday celebrations.

Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business.

Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

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