Overview (Text Only)
Foot Locker is looking for our next Associate Buyer. A commercially minded, product-obsessed professional ready to help shape sneaker and sports culture across ANZ. Working closely with the Buying team across multiple categories, you'll support the end-to-end buying lifecycle, deliver commercially successful assortments, partner with global brands, and contribute to key category decisions. There will be genuine opportunities to progressively take ownership of a category and accelerate your growth in a global business.
Responsibilities
Support the delivery of category strategies across multiple categories while owning assigned category.
Execute assortments, pricing, and product flow decisions to support sales and margin performance.
Assist with seasonal assortment planning, range reviews, and range sign-off activities.
Manage key aspects of the product lifecycle, including sample coordination, product setup, and critical path management.
Ensure product, pricing, and system information is accurate and ready for trade.
Analyse sales, inventory, and trading performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve category performance.
Build strong relationships with suppliers, brand partners, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor competitor activity,



consumer trends, and emerging opportunities to help shape compelling assortments
Qualifications
3-5 years' experience in Buying, Merchandise Planning, Category Management, or similar retail function.
Strong Excel proficiency, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
Experience supporting multiple categories within a retail environment will be highly regarded.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into commercial insights and actions.
Solid understanding of key retail metrics, including sales, margin, and stock productivity.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, curious, and commercially driven mindset with a passion for product and retail.
Ambition to build a long-term career in Buying with a global retail brand.
Benefits
Be part of a global, iconic retail brand with bold growth ambitions
Career progression and ongoing development opportunities
Generous Employee Discount - wear your favorite kicks at work!
Hybrid work arrangement with in office parking
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contribution
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📌 Associate Buyer (Queensland)
🏢 Foot Locker EMEA
📍 Queensland