Buyer - Footwear

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kathmandu Full time

We are BCorp certified
- Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
- Great benefits including paid parental leave and clothing allowance
- Amazing, committed product team driving innovation

From hiking boots to trail shoes, you know what works, what sells, and what inspires. If you've got a sharp eye for product, a commercial mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be your next step. Join us in shaping the future of Kathmandu's footwear range and help our customers gear up for their next adventure.

**About Kathmandu**

Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1987. We believe out there is where we thrive. It liberates, challenges, and inspires us. Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure. It's tested in New Zealand's wildest conditions — because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere. As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do — out of respect for the natural world that inspires us. Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment.

We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.

**A little bit about the role**

The **Buyer - Footwear** will be responsible for developing, buying, and managing product categories within Kathmandu's footwear range, ensuring our offering is innovative, customer-led, and commercially successful. The role is **full-time** and based in our **South Melbourne or Christchurch office**, reporting to the General Manager of Merchandising.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with Product Managers and Designers on long-term seasonal planning and range construction.
- Analysing market trends, customer behaviour and product performance to inform buying decisions.
- Managing stock levels and deliveries in partnership with Planning and Purchasing teams.
- Ensuring the range delivers on key product attributes such as gender, activity, size, and price.
- Maximising sales and margin while minimising markdowns and poor sell-through.
- Working cross-functionally with Visual Merchandising and Marketing to support range presentation and storytelling.
- Maintaining accurate data and aligning with financial and departmental budgets.

**What we are looking for**

We're after someone who is passionate about product, has a commercial mindset, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

- Experience in buying, ideally within outdoor, fashion, or sportswear.
- A sharp eye for trends and a solid understanding of the product lifecycle.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and other planning tools.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Qualifications in fashion, retail or a related field (advantageous).
- A customer-first mindset with a passion for bringing great product to life.

**Ready to join us?**

**Submit your CV here and join us.

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