Buying Manager, Geelong

Buying Manager to Cotton On Global Support Centre Cotton On Group Geelong, South West Coast VIC Buying (Retail and Consumer Products) Contract/Temp Add expected salary to your profile for insights Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat! ABOUT US Born in Australia, loved around the world.? At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives. We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together. ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buying Manager to join our Cotton On Womenswear team on a 12-month maternity leave contract. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Buying to deliver cohesive, trend-driven ranges, guiding your team in developing key items that resonate with our customers. You will play a pivotal role in conducting post-seasonal reviews to shape future range strategies and capitalise on growth opportunities. By applying a deep understanding of customer preferences, brand identity, and market trends, you will help strengthen and elevate our brand DNA. This role involves setting strategic direction for product ranges to align with commercial objectives, while working cross-functionally with all Brand teams to ensure a standout product experience for our customers. As a leader, you will guide your Buying team in fostering effective supplier partnerships to ensure timely and efficient production processes. If you have strong expertise in Buying, particularly within Womenswear—and are passionate about creating impactful products while leading a team, this could be your next career opportunity. SKILLS and EXPERIENCE Qualification / degree in relevant field i.e. Buying Extensive experience in a similar Buying Manager role in retail or fashion within Womenswear The ability to engage and influence senior business leaders and key stakeholders Proven high level of commercial negotiation skills Proven communication skills with the ability to drive and influence change through best practice and delivering results Demonstrable analytical problem solving and research skills, to identify and implement creative, innovative and flexible solutions Demonstrated high level organisation and planning skills Established leadership skills to develop and support the team to delivery brand strategy outcomes BENEFITS • Competitive salary • Flexible working options?and?people-first leave initiatives • Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant?and state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym and?holistic health services • Subsidised onsite childcare centre • 50% off our?Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie and?Supre • 24/7 Wellness support to mental health, relationships, family + more • Local and?Global career growth • Discounts for you and?your family to medical, travel, financial + more • Performance and Peak incentives to reward +?recognise our team • Returnity -?Paid?program for new parents heading back to work • Bring your dog to work • Recognition, team connection moments?and more! Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.? We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process,?so we may support you in completing the job application process.