Buying Manager - Cotton On Menswear Global Support Centre
Core
Own end-to-end buying strategy for Menswear categories (Denim, Pants, Shorts, Shirts & Jackets) to deliver ranges balancing fashion, essentials, and volume.
Role type
Senior IC Buying Manager
Builds
High-performing product ranges and category strategies
Domain
Retail / Fashion / Menswear
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category buying strategy, range framework design, commercial decision-making, sales and margin optimization, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, global market perspective
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own and deliver category buying strategy aligned to brand direction; Build and execute range frameworks balancing newness, volume, and profitability; Lead buy decisions to meet sales, margin, and mix targets; Identify and drive key items to maximize category performance; Actively trade the business based on performance and insights; Partner with Planning and Design to align investment and product outcomes; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing buying team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership