Senior Buyer - Women's Designer at THE ICONIC

Buying, Sydney CBD sydney design
Description
Posted 28 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