We're looking for an experienced Head of Buying to lead the next chapter of our product and buying strategy for Stylerunner.

The Head of Buying is accountable for the end-to-end buying strategy and range architecture across Stylerunner’ s apparel and footwear categories. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract responsible for translating brand and customer strategy into a commercially balanced, on-trend range that delivers sales, gross margin and inventory productivity targets across both vertical (owned/exclusive) and branded footwear and apparel.

The role requires deep, demonstrated footwear buying expertise (critical), including brand relationships, sneaker/lifestyle and performance category knowledge.

Experience in apparel and vertical product development/buying also advantageous, combined with the commercial and leadership capability to manage a buying team and partner across planning, marketing, retail and digital.

What you'll do Lead the seasonal buying strategy and range architecture across footwear and apparel

Own the commercial performance of your categories, driving sales, margin and inventory productivity

Manage Open-to-Buy in partnership with the Planning team

Build and strengthen relationships with key footwear and apparel brand partners

Negotiate trading terms, allocations, exclusivity and commercial opportunities

Ensure Stylerunner continues to deliver the most in-demand brands, products, exclusive collaborations and SMUs

Partner with Brand, Design and Product Development teams to deliver differentiated vertical and exclusive product

Analyse sales performance, sell-through and category trends to drive in-season trading decisions

Work closely with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to bring key launches and campaigns to life

Stay ahead of footwear, sneaker, fashion and lifestyle trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities

Lead,



coach and develop a high-performing buying team

Represent Stylerunner at brand appointments, market meetings and key industry events What we're looking for You'll bring 5+ years' buying experience in fashion, footwear or sporting goods retail, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or head-of-category buying role.

Strong, demonstrated footwear buying experience is essential — including sneaker/lifestyle and/or performance categories; footwear vertical/exclusive product development experience highly regarded.

Proven experience buying across both apparel and footwear categories, with the commercial judgement to balance range investment across the two.

An experienced buyer with deep knowledge of the sneaker, lifestyle and/or performance footwear market

Commercially minded with a strong understanding of sales, margin and inventory management

Experienced managing Open-to-Buy and building commercially successful ranges A confident negotiator with strong relationships across brand and supplier networks

Passionate about product, fashion, footwear and what customers want next

Experienced in balancing branded, exclusive and vertical product opportunities A strong people leader who enjoys developing and empowering their team

Highly analytical, strategic and confident making commercial decisions

Connected to the Australian footwear and sneaker landscape

Proactive, influential and always looking for the next opportunity

Understanding of the Australian footwear and sneaker retail landscape and key brand partners is highly regarded.

Why Join

Us?

This is your opportunity to lead the buying strategy for one of Australia's most exciting women's fashion and lifestyle destinations.

You'll have the prospect to shape the product our customers see next — from the world's most sought-after footwear brands to exclusive collaborations and differentiated product that sets Stylerunner apart!

📌 Head of Buying - Stylerunner (Alexandria)
🏢 Style Runner
📍 Alexandria