We've partnered with a high-growth Australian womenswear brand to recruit an exceptional Head of Buying to lead their product vision and buying strategy.
This is a genuinely high-impact opportunity for a senior fashion leader with strong product instinct, commercial nous and a deep understanding of the modern Australian woman.
You'll have ownership across the full product function, from trend and range strategy through to sourcing, supplier negotiations, trading performance and team leadership, working closely with the senior leadership team to shape the next phase of growth.
Why You'll Love It
Senior leadership position with genuine influence over the product direction
High level of ownership across Buying and Product
Work closely with an entrepreneurial senior leadership team
Lead and develop a passionate Buying team
International sourcing exposure
Opportunity to influence product across multiple customer segments
Collaborative, fast-paced and commercially driven culture
Strong focus on innovation, technology and AI
Chance to make a genuine impact within a growing Australian fashion business
The Role
You'll own the overall buying strategy and product vision, ensuring the range remains relevant, commercially compelling and closely connected to the customer.
You'll balance fashion instinct, customer insight and data to build high-volume womenswear collections, while working closely with Planning, Marketing, eCommerce and Operations to maximise commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall buying and product strategy across seasonal and in-season ranges
Own new product development and range direction




Build high-volume womenswear collections across key customer occasions and categories
Use customer insights, market trends and sales data to drive product decisions
Partner with Planning to optimise assortment, depth, repeats, markdowns, margin and sell-through
Identify opportunities to improve fit, quality and product relevance while reducing returns
Lead supplier relationships, negotiations, costing and margin management
Drive international sourcing and identify new supplier opportunities
Partner with Marketing and eCommerce to align product with campaigns, launches and customer storytelling
Explore AI and technology to improve trend forecasting, product development and range planning
Lead, mentor and develop the Buying team
Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure product strategy translates into strong commercial results
What We're Looking For
Significant experience in
women's fashion buying
, ideally within high-volume eCommerce
Strong product instinct and deep understanding of the womenswear customer
Experience across high-SKU-volume categories
Strong understanding of fit, grading, sizing and product quality
Proven experience working with international suppliers and sourcing partners
Commercially driven with a strong understanding of sales, margin and profitability
Comfortable using both data and instinct to make buying decisions
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Genuine passion for fashion, trends, social media and customer behaviour
Curious and confident using technology and AI to enhance the buying function
Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and inspire a high-performing team
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