Head of Buying - Stylerunner
Core
Lead end-to-end buying strategy and range architecture for footwear and apparel categories to deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Role type
Head of Buying (Footwear & Apparel)
Builds
Commercially balanced, on-trend range of footwear and apparel
Domain
Fashion retail, Footwear, Apparel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear buying expertise, Sneaker/lifestyle category knowledge, Apparel buying experience, Open-to-Buy management, Brand partnership negotiation, Commercial range planning, Team leadership, Sales and margin analysis, Trend forecasting
Preferred skills
Vertical product development experience, Australian footwear market knowledge, Exclusive collaboration management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead seasonal buying strategy and range architecture, Own commercial performance of categories, Manage Open-to-Buy, Build brand partner relationships, Negotiate trading terms and allocations, Analyze sales performance and trends, Lead and develop buying team, Represent brand at industry events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC