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. For the right person, there will be opportunities to progressively take ownership of a category as your grow Responsibilities
• Support the delivery of category strategies across multiple categories while owning selected programs and initiatives.
• 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 workplace.
• 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 on-site parking
• A cooperative and inclusive culture that values your contribution

📌 Associate Buyer (Murarrie)
🏢 Foot Locker
📍 Murarrie