Buying Manager - Factorie Global… at Cotton On Group · Geelong

Buying Manager - Factorie Global Support Centre

Location: Geelong, VIC, Australia

ABOUT US

We're a youth street brand that is accessible to our edit customer aged 16-24. We empower our community to express themselves through fashion, music, sports and art - because we believe in more than just selling clothes. We believe in real people, real stories & real connection. We thrive off culture. Everything that we do is anchored in authentic edge and confident attitude. We sell product that inspires our community to explore and experiment with their visual identity. We give our customer a voice and use our voice to advocate for them - platforming the things that matter most to them. Youth supporting youth. Become a part of our world. Apply now.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Manager to join the Factorie Guys team! In this role you will lead the commercial performance of a key department, translating brand strategy into customer-right product ranges that drive sales, profit and market relevance. Working closely with Design, Planning and Production, you'll bring together customer insights, trend analysis and trading performance to make informed buying, pricing and assortment decisions that deliver strong commercial outcomes.

While retaining ownership of a key category, you'll also lead and develop a team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers, building capability and driving a high-performance culture. This role is all about balancing short-term trade opportunities with long-term strategic thinking, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring the delivery of compelling product ranges that connect with our customer and support the continued growth of the brand. Ready for your next challenge? Let’s chat!

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a senior Buying role within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales, profit and inventory outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of product strategy, range architecture and category management.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and build strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & 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 & 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, please contact us at recruitment@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.