Buyer Apparel Division

As a Buyer within our Head-to-Toe/Apparel division you will play a key role in shaping our offerbalancing creativity with sound commercial judgement to deliver ranges and great fashion that resonate with our Kiwi  own your categories and the end-to-end buying process curating trend-led customer-focused assortments that reflect emerging trends and  drive strong in-store and online results.  

Key responsibilities: 

• Category Management:Drive the performance of your category through effective range planning supplier engagement and commercial execution.
• Trend Awareness:Stay ahead of apparel footwear and lifestyle trends to ensure our product offerremainsfresh relevant and competitive. 
• Supplier Relationships:Build andmaintainproductive partnerships with local and global suppliers to secure the right products at the right price. 
• Commercial Execution:Develop and implement category strategies that maximise sales profitability and customer satisfaction. 
• Insight-Led Decision Making:Leverage data customer insights and market trends to inform buying decisions andidentifynew opportunities. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with wider Merchandise Planningand Marketing teams to ensure ranges are executed seamlessly across channels. 

Qualifications :

Yourepassionate about yourtradecustomer driven focus in your thinking and have an innate curiosity for how we can do better to provide the best products for our customers and commercially viable results for the business. 

Whatwerelooking for 

• Proven buying experience:Previous experience in a (retail) buying role within apparel or a complementary retail sourcing/private label experience essential!  
• Commercial Mindset:Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to balance creativity with business priorities. 
• Confident Negotiator:Skilled at negotiating with suppliers to deliver value and quality for both the customer and the business. 
• Highly Collaborative:Strong stakeholder engagement skills able to influence and work effectively across teams and functions. 
• Proactive & Decisive:Comfortable and confident working at pace and taking ownership to deliver tangible results. 

Additional Information :

Come work with us as we look tobuild exceptional retail brands that customers loveandour teamstake pride in! 

Youllbe joining a dynamic and energised environment within a businessthatspassionate about its people while working alongside a team that values curiosity collaboration and continuous improvement. 

We offer a range of benefits that work for you and your career which include: 

• Team member discounts across our brands 
• Paid birthday day off for permanent team members 
• Free parking EV charging onsitegymand café at our Northcote support office 
• We value collaboration & flexibility embracing hybrid workingup to 2 days working from home 
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members 
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities

Apply now and make an impact with one of Aotearoas most trusted retailers. 
Be part of our journey to make great fashion and sustainable living easy and accessible for everyone!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time