We have a brilliant opportunity to join an established global womenswear retailer with a strong brand identity and international sourcing capability.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take full end-to-end ownership of the Evening Dresses category, developing commercially strong, on-brand ranges that deliver sustainable growth.
Based in Australia they are looking for someone incredibly trend lead who can work collaboratively with Merchandisers and Designers.

This role offers a competitive salary and relocation package for yourself, partner and dependants (if applicable).

Main responsibilities will include:

• Owning the Evening Dresses category end to end, from range strategy through to bulk approval and delivery
• Partnering with Design, QA and Production to develop on-brand, commercially strong product
• Building balanced ranges with the right mix of fashion, volume, price architecture and profitability
• Managing product development from concept to bulk approval, ensuring quality, fit and brand standards are achieved
• Monitoring critical path and production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal cost prices, margins and lead times
• Analysing sales performance, market activity and trend data to inform trading decisions and future range direction
• Identifying opportunities to maximise sales, margin and speed to market
• Proactively managing risk, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement across ways of working

Person specifications:

• Previous experience as a Buyer within fashion retail environment ideally buying evening or formal dresses
• Strong knowledge of fabrications and garment construction
• Experience working across international sourcing markets
• Confident managing supplier relationships, negotiations and production timelines
• Highly organised, results-driven and able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative team player with a positive, entrepreneurial approach