Global Buying Manager

We are looking for a strong Global Buying Manager to join a thriving global brand based in Australia! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity that you don't want to miss out on!

You'd be managing the buying team and working for a brand that focuses on seasonal trends, feminine silhouettes and detailing contributing towards making women feel confident. This role is responsible for working with the Buying Manager group & GM Buying to contribute to the brand strategy and develop ways to build the specified product areas and their image, strengthening market position and increasing sales & profit.

This role offers a competitive salary, relocation package, sponsorship for yourself, partner and dependants (if applicable)! Please note the salary is in AUD.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Analyse relevance of trends for the brand and plan action accordingly in collaboration with buying manager group and GM Buying.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the market, supplier base, competitors and customers requirements.
• Provide strategic direction and input into the future development of your product areas
• In collaboration with the design manager manage the seasonal design direction for your product ranges
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitors and external trends, identifying missed opportunities and trends to potentialise sales and profit.
• Ensure all department financial parameters and targets are achieved within your product areas
• Effective management of buying team to achieve financial parameters and targets set
• Respond to sales and market data to make commercial decisions to maximise sale opportunities and minimise potential future risks
• Mentor the Buyers in their commercial decisions throughout the product development process with respect to delivering the most commercially balanced range in the most profitable way
• Ensure final ranges offer the right mix of print, plain, colour and end use for the product area
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the team.

Person requirements:

• Qualification in Fashion.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior Buyer role or equivalent.
• A proven track record of high performance within a fashion business.
• Exceptional product knowledge and technical expertise within ladies fashion.
• In depth knowledge of local and overseas fashion markets.
• Strong financial and commercial business acumen.
• Ability to coach, develop and lead a team.
• Passionate and focused approach.
• Positive, enthusiastic and a team player.