At a Glance
- Tasks: Curate women's fashion trends and negotiate with vendors to shape the category.
- Company: Join a leading fashion marketplace in Sydney, known for innovation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on creativity and data-driven decisions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dynamic world of e-commerce fashion.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Buyer and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 141974 - 169151 $ per year.
This is a role with a leading fashion marketplace based in Sydney, NSW, AU. Our client is on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Category Buyer - Women's Trend to join their dynamic commercial team!
In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the women's trend category, curating a selection that reflects the latest trends and meets the evolving needs of our customers. If you’re driven by data, thrive on creativity, and have a flair for negotiation, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most innovative e-commerce environments.
About The Role
- You understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKR’s.
- Conducting market research, you will stay up to date with the latest trends and products in the e-commerce industry and make recommendations on product and/or brand selection.
- You will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
- You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process.
- You are able to negotiate favourable terms and conditions for contracts for both commission-based (Platform) and OTB based (Wholesale) vendors whilst delivering the best customer-facing assortment in the market.
- You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations.
- Maintaining accurate records of vendor details including but not limited to; brand plans, SKU lists, department brand profile matrix, tiering profile.
- 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 strong analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities and propose effective procurement and platform strategies.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster long-term partnerships.
- Liaising onboarding for vendors with internal teams and maintaining ongoing support.
- You work collaboratively with agreed key brands on building assortment.
- Managing inefficient and unproductive brands to propose informed strategies.
- You have attention to detail, particularly with contract terms and conditions.
- You proactively collaborate with marketing to identify both GTM and promotional opportunities for your category to drive sales.
- You develop and implement strategic road maps according to commercial strategies, brand adjacencies and customer segment demographics.
- You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance.
- A clear and effective communicator in a concise manner.
- You are able to provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
- Adaptability to changes in the market and industry, being open to learning new skills and approaches.
About You
- Ideally you will have previous experience as a Buyer working in high volume business.
- Skilled in Excel reporting (including pivot tables and v-look ups).
- Strong communication skills with a great eye for detail.
- A strong team player who embodies our ICONIC Principles.
- A love for all things women's fashion.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving company strategies.
- Monitoring inventory levels.
Why our client is partnering with Hatch on this role:
Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
A Final Note:
This is a role with our client, not with Hatch.
Established Category Buyer – Women's Trend in Sydney employer: Hatch
Mercor is an exceptional employer that values innovation and expertise in the accounting field, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to tackle complex challenges in financial reporting and auditing. The collaborative culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
