Senior Buyer - Women's Designer at THE ICONIC

Buying, Sydney CBD sydney design
Description
Posted 2 days ago

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

Our Commercial team is driven by data, trends, and a passion for our customers—curating the region’s top fashion platform. The Category Buying and Planning teams work closely to drive sales, maximise profit, and deliver on-trend ranges that excite our customers.

As the Senior Category Buyer - Women's Designer, you’ll help shape strategy, support budget planning, and drive sales growth in line with THE ICONIC’s commercial vision.

What You’ll Do:

  • Drive Strategy: Work with our Planning team to develop and execute winning category strategies across wholesale and platform.
  • Spot Trends: Analyse sales data and market trends to keep our product offering fresh, exciting, and competitive.
  • Own the Numbers: Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and financial targets like a pro.
  • Build Relationships: Nurture long-term partnerships with key suppliers and negotiate for the best deals.
  • Lead & Inspire: Mentor assistant buyers and help develop the next generation of buying talent.
  • Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with Product, Creative, Marketing, and Sustainability teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and achieve shared goals.

What You’ll Own:

  • Budget allocation for product procurement.
  • Selection and onboarding of new brands.
  • Key financial terms for vendor contracts.
  • Demand/inventory management to hit targets.
  • Recruitment and development of your team.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: 5+ years in buying, with a proven track record of driving sales and growth in your category
  • Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. You’re a whiz with numbers and love making data-driven decisions.
  • Tech Savvy: Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI tools, and familiar with API integrations, platform software and AI tools.
  • Team Player: You love collaborating, mentoring, and making things happen together.
  • Trend-spotter, deal-maker, and relationship-builder