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Buying
Sydney
Permanent
$201k+
- Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast paced, high-volume environment?
- Strong understanding of Australian & Asian Business markets?
- Passionate about products, customers, & category performance?
Our Client:
Our Client is helping Australians fall in love with Japanese & Korean beauty trends. Sourcing the most unique & sought after products, this business allows customers of all ages, sexes and walks of life to experience these products in one location.
The Role:
Reporting to the COO, you will lead a team of Buyers & Planners, build supplier partnerships, own category, & SKU productivity. Partner with stores, marketing, & e-commerce, to deliver a seamless and profitable customer experience. This is a critical leadership role as the business scales nationally and prepare for IPO within five years.
Key Responsibilities:
Please apply by following the prompts. For further queries, please contact Amelia Hennessy directly on 0415 583 898 quoting Reference Number RCC3918723. #SCR-amelia-hennessy
Our Client is helping Australians fall in love with Japanese & Korean beauty trends. Sourcing the most unique & sought after products, this business allows customers of all ages, sexes and walks of life to experience these products in one location.
The Role:
Reporting to the COO, you will lead a team of Buyers & Planners, build supplier partnerships, own category, & SKU productivity. Partner with stores, marketing, & e-commerce, to deliver a seamless and profitable customer experience. This is a critical leadership role as the business scales nationally and prepare for IPO within five years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define & execute the Business' buying strategy across key categories & brands.
- Own end-to-end product lifecycle: range planning, selection, pricing, promotions, & exits.
- Monitor beauty & consumer trends globally to inform local relevance & innovation.
- Lead annual merchandise & procurement planning cycle, aligned with company goals.
- Define category-level budgets & buying targets, aligned with financial goals.
- Supervise & support three regional Category Managers across major product zones.
- Set purchasing targets & assortment goals by region, based on brand, product, & local market insights.
- Lead & develop a team of buyers, assistants, & merchandise planners.
- Work closely with retail ops, e-commerce, marketing, & finance to align buying with trade plans.
- Identify whitespace & innovation opportunities within the category.
- Lead the development & launch of private label products where strategic fit exists.
- 8+ years of experience in buying, category management, and / or merchandise planning.
- To navigate cross-cultural team & market interactions, it is preferred, but not essential, that the successful candidate possess a deep understanding of both Australian & Asian business environments - whether through personal background, work experience, or leadership exposure.
- Bilingual in an Asian language is preferred, but not essential, in Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean.
- Proven track record in Beauty, FMCG, or Fashion Retail.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link product decisions to P&L impact.
- Deep supplier negotiation skills & understanding of trading terms.
- Proficient in retail planning tools & systems; advanced Excel required.
- Leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, & inspire a high-performing team.
- Strong trend-sensing & market analysis capabilities.
Please apply by following the prompts. For further queries, please contact Amelia Hennessy directly on 0415 583 898 quoting Reference Number RCC3918723. #SCR-amelia-hennessy
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