Entry Category Buyer - Women's @ Fashion Ecommerce

Since 2011, a leading fashion e-commerce retailer has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, its e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through innovative technology.

The Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Customer-obsessed and commercially driven, the team curates a customer-first platform by partnering closely with Planning to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and deliver forward-thinking product ranges.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Entry Category Buyer – Women's to join our dynamic Commercial team.

In this exciting role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the women's category by curating a selection that reflects the latest trends and meets the evolving needs of customers. If you’re driven by data, thrive on creativity and have a flair for negotiation, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of Australia's leading e-commerce businesses.

About the Role

• Understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKRs.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and recommend new products and brands.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate stock availability.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Negotiate favourable commercial terms with wholesale and marketplace vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including brand plans, SKU lists and category documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve the onsite customer experience.
• Analyse data, interpret trends and make commercially informed recommendations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend procurement and platform strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to achieve mutual commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with key brands to develop compelling product assortments.
• Manage underperforming brands and recommend improvement strategies.
• Review contract terms and ensure compliance with agreed conditions.
• Partner with Marketing to identify go-to-market and promotional opportunities.
• Develop strategic category roadmaps aligned to commercial objectives and customer segments.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Adapt quickly to changing market conditions and business priorities.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as required.

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer in a high-volume retail or e-commerce environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Passion for women's fashion and emerging trends.

Life at the Company

People are at the heart of the business, with a culture built around collaboration, continuous learning and innovation. Employees enjoy:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Learning and development opportunities, including learning days, hackathons and LinkedIn Learning.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Birthday leave.
• Employee product discounts and sample sales.
• Fitness and wellbeing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid volunteer days to support community initiatives.

The company is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. Applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment are encouraged to request support.

If you're ready to take your buying career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined.

Key Responsibilities

Driving company strategies

Monitoring inventory levels

Building supplier relationships

Key Strengths

Data analysis

Negotiation

Market research

Excel reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Why this company is partnering with Hatch

Our client is partnering with Hatch to provide a more engaging and skills-focused hiring experience. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them, giving candidates the opportunity to show more than just their resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with one of Hatch's clients, not with Hatch.