About the Role
At Kathmandu, we believe the best products are created by people who truly live and breathe the outdoors.
We're looking for a
Buyer - Outdoor Apparel
who not only brings strong commercial acumen, but a genuine passion for outdoor adventure - someone who understands how product performs in real environments and what customers need when they're out there.
Reporting to the Head Buyer, you'll shape seasonal apparel ranges that balance performance, innovation and commercial success - helping us deliver gear our customers trust in the wild.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Range & Lifecycle Planning
Build seasonal assortments grounded in customer insight, market trends and real-world outdoor use
Identify opportunities and gaps across categories, ensuring a commercially balanced range
Analyse performance to continuously refine and elevate future ranges
Partner with Product and Design to create technically credible, innovation-led apparel
Ensure ranges align with Kathmandu's sustainability commitments and outdoor heritage
Balance carryover and newness to support strong inventory flow and customer relevance
Manage sales, inventory and open-to-buy within budget parameters
Drive in-season performance through thoughtful promotional planning
Maximise sales and margin through strong product storytelling and execution
Deliver stock turn targets and manage markdowns effectively
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with VM, Marketing and Retail teams to bring product stories to life
Incorporate store and customer feedback into range decisions
Support campaigns with authentic product insight and storytelling
Product Expertise & Market Awareness
Build deep knowledge of technical fabrics, performance features and outdoor applications
Stay close to competitor activity and emerging trends across outdoor and lifestyle apparel




Bring a customer-first lens shaped by real outdoor experience
What You'll Bring
Experience in Buying or a similar product role within apparel or retail
A genuine passion for the outdoors - whether that's hiking, camping, skiing, travel or adventure
Robust commercial and analytical capability
Ability to translate global trends into products that resonate with customers
End-to-end product lifecycle experience
Excellent merchandising skills and attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life - not just fill your time.
When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:
We are
B Corp certified
- sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do.
Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.
Generous staff discounts
across Kathmandu and Rip Curl.
Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.
Meaningful
career opportunities
across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand.
Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.
Work alongside people who
share your passion
for the outdoors.
Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.
About Kathmandu...
Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa,



New Zealand in ****.
We believe out there is where we thrive.
It liberates, challenges, and inspires us.
Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure.
It's tested in New Zealand's wildest conditions - because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere.
As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do - out of respect for the natural world that inspires us.
Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment.
We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives.
Now you can too.
Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.
Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?
If you're passionate about creating great customer experiences and love the idea of inspiring others to explore the outdoors, we want to meet you.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people - across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability.
We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.
We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
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📌 Kathmandu: Buyer - Outdoor Apparel (Melbourne)
🏢 Kathmandu Group
📍 Melbourne