Category Buyer - Cotton On Global Support Centre

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ABOUT US

Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that’s taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We do things our way. Laid-back and always lived to the fullest. We look out for our mates, wherever we are.
There’s nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people’s lives.
We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.
We deliver the trends of the moment in womenswear, menswear and accessories, and inspire our community to have fun with it.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification / degree in relevant field i.e. Buying
• Demonstrated experience working with production, trends and buying teams to achieve strategy vision
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and lead a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence
• Confidence in your analytical skills to make high-impact decisions regarding your category
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
• Ability to make confident decisions that will determine the success of the brand
• Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

We are looking for an experienced and driven Buyer to lead our vision within our Menswear team for our Shirts, Jackets and Knits category. You will be responsible for leading the category and working with our Trend team to deliver on big ideas and key lifestyle items that align with our brand DNA and which our customers love. You will contribute to department reviews, apply learnings to category decision making and chase growth opportunities to ensure the success and profitability of our brand. You will collaborate with Production and support your Buying team to deliver on products that are in line with category strategies and which are compliant and cost-effective. If you are someone who is passionate about leading and developing people and loves developing and buying amazing products that our customers want, then we want to meet with you!