Assistant Category Buyer

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations. 

THE ICONIC Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team work together with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forward-thinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer.

As the Assistant Category Buyer you will report to the Category Buyer. You will support the department strategy, vision and budget planning. You will be responsible for assisting the purchasing and procurement of goods required by the company. You will support the Category Buyer to achieve the sales growth within your category in alignment with THE ICONIC's commercial strategy.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Category Buyer for the womenswear Own Brand team.

About the role:

• You understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR's.
• You will assist in the procurement of your category.
• Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries.
• You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations.
• Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy.
• Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience.
• You are able to analyse data, interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data.
• You have analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships.
• You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance.
• A clear and effective communicator in a concise manner.
• Adaptability to changes in the market and industry, being open to learning new skills and approaches.
• You will undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management.

What it takes

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer working in high volume/ own brand business
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to time management work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Staying up to date on what is happening in the organisation, completing training on time (where required) to learn and improve competencies

Life at THE ICONIC

At THE ICONIC, we believe in doing things a little differently. Whether it's the way we work, our unstoppable growth mindset, or our dedication to sustainability—every ICONITE brings their own unique flair, and we have an absolute blast along the way People are our greatest asset, and our ICONITE experience is all about empowering you to be your best self—while having a ton of fun doing it

Here's a taste of what life at THE ICONIC looks like:

Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you

Learning Collective – From learning days to hackathons, we're all about leveling up our skills together

Parents at THE ICONIC – Parental leave and an extra day off for your Child's first day at school, because those moments matter.

Birthday Bliss – Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and an ICONIC voucher to spoil yourself

Style Game Strong – Our Iconic staff discounts and exclusive ICONITE sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times

Wellness – Access to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you

People First – We've got your back (and your family's) with our Employee Assistance Program.

Do Good, Feel Good – Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner, Thread Together, and make a difference in society and the environment.

Refer a Friend, Reap the Rewards – Score big with our referral program when your recommended friends join the ICONITE crew

We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to

If you're ready to take your buying skills to the next level, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and be part of the exciting journey at THE ICONIC