Junior Buyer

Established and Iconic Australian brand
- Generous product allowance & employee discounts
- Opportunity to join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation

**Position Summary**

As a **Junior Buyer** at RM Williams, you will support the **Senior Buyer** in the development, assortment planning, and commercialisation of our **footwear, leathergoods, and lifestyle** categories. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across **Design**, **Product Development**, and **Planning** to help execute the buying strategy. This role is development-focused, offering significant opportunities to build your buying expertise while contributing to the success of key product categories.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the **Senior Buyer** in the assortment planning and selection process, ensuring that the product range aligns with both brand and commercial goals.
- Assist in analysing sales trends, market data, competitor analysis and customer insights to inform product decisions.
- Collaborate with **Design** and **Production** teams to ensure the timely delivery and commercialisation of the product assortment.
- Work closely with **Planning** to track product performance, manage inventory levels, and identify potential opportunities or risks in the business.
- Maintain accuracy in **product master data files**, ensuring all product information is correct across business functions.
- Contribute to product presentations and buying reports to support decision-making processes.
- Take part in **cross-functional meetings** with stakeholders such as **Marketing**, **E-Commerce**, and **Supply Chain** to assist in the commercialisation of product ranges.
- Assist in identifying growth opportunities and provide input on product development strategies based on consumer trends and market needs.
- Continuously develop your knowledge of the product categories and buying processes, taking on additional responsibilities as you gain experience.

**Experience / Technical Requirements**
- Tertiary qualification in fashion, business or a related field - preferred but not essential
- Experience in a buying assistant or junior buyer role, ideally within footwear, leathergoods, or fashion
- A passion for product, with a keen interest in understanding consumer trends and product performance.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, especially when managing product data and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to forecasting, quantifying buys, and understanding inventory management is preferred

**What we offer**
- Be part of an established and iconic Australian brand with long term career development opportunities
- Generous product allowance
- 40% employee discount
- Annual bonus scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Exclusive private health partnership

**About R.M.Williams**
Since 1932, R.M.Williams has answered a call for hardwearing, timeless products that can hold up against the harsh conditions of the Australian outback - and look good whilst doing it. Our bestselling leather boots and belts are still crafted by hand in Adelaide, South Australia, alongside an ever-growing range of apparel, accessories and lifestyle products. At the heart of everything we do is a simple promise of loyalty and endurance; a commitment that our products will accompany their wearer on all of life's great journeys. Reginald Murray 'RM' Williams always said, 'it's the people who make a company' and we stand by that statement today, with a global network of teams that feels like family. A culture of growth, development and team spirit is central to our success.

R.M.Williams appreciates the importance and value of a diverse workforce and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at R.M.Williams are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, national origin or family or parental status. R.M.Williams will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.