Senior Buyer

Rushfaster.com.au (since 2004) is an Australian e-commerce company that focuses on supplying high quality gear for your urban & travel adventures. Right now is a super exciting time at Rushfaster and this is an incredible opportunity for the right person to make a massive impact. As a key member of our team, together we will build a company we can all be incredibly proud of. Together we will deliver on our brand promises of ‘always super high quality’, ‘above & beyond customer experiences’, ‘positive and substantial social & environmental impact’, among others. Our team will set the standard in how business should be run. If you’re passionate, experienced, and ready to smash it… join us.

As our Senior Buyer, you’ll search the world for the best niche carry gear and accessories and ensure our ecommerce stores around the world have the right amount of the right gear at the right time. You’ll also pioneer new categories for us such as footwear, expand on our apparel offering, and identify and develop new categories that our community would like. You’ll analyse sales, manage inventory & OTB, coordinate international shipments and work with marketing to communicate key products. This role is primarily remote (WFM - we’re a 100% remote team); however some physical presence in Sydney will be required from time to time.

What we need your help with

Here are some of the responsibilities you will handle:

• Source new brand that match our vibe: Know what’s what and what will kill it on our sites and work with new brands to successfully launch on Rushfaster sites globally (AU, US, UK, EU).
• Work closely with our suppliers: Build strong rapport, negotiate terms, coordinate deliveries, manage deals, sales goals & rebates.
• Product selection & buying: Refills, indents, showings, clearance items… you’ve done this before.
• Inventory management & analysis: Analyse how things are going and keep inventory within reasonable limits. Minimise stockouts, know our products and identify opportunities to increase the business.
• Communication & coordination: Keep the team up to date with all things product. Coordinate with operations team to upload correct product information.
• Operational: Coordinate international and local shipments, ensure products meet our standards of packaging, quality, environmental & social responsibility.

About you…

• 5+ years in a buying role: Proven track record of making a significant impact in your roles. Please provide clear examples in your application.
• Inventory & supply chain management skills.
• Technical Proficiency: We’re IT first, we aim to solve our problems with IT systems where possible and we embrace AI and new tech to improve our operations. Some of the tools we use are: Shopify, Stocky, Slack, Notion, Gsuite, 3PL portals, Excel, ChatGPT, and Loom (some of these can be learnt on the job). This role requires strong Excel skills.
• A growth mindset & a positive attitude: You embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and growth, continually seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Highly attentive to detail & super curious: A keen eye on the details and a curiousness to identify where we can improve. Noticing things other people wouldn’t, and ensuring we’re always on point.
• Humility and openness: The ideal candidate should have a humble approach, value collaboration, and recognise the importance of collective success. This includes the capacity to accept feedback constructively and make decisions that prioritise the organisation's needs, fostering a harmonious and productive work environment.

Growth potential

We acknowledge & reward exceptional achievement. The more success you have in this role at Rushfaster means the more opportunity you have for growth within the company.

Our operating culture

Our work culture is dynamic, supportive and fosters personal and professional growth. We believe in a collaborative environment where everyone's input is valued and encouraged. We maintain a high standard of excellence, and we also understand the importance of work-life balance. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about their work, are team players, and are ready to contribute to our mission.

This position might not be a good fit for you if…

• You prefer working from an office and seeing people face-to- ace daily. Our team is 100% distributed, and whilst we do meet up, most of the time we work remotely.
• You’re uncomfortable with frequent changes and regular, iterative, improvements. To us, change is exciting and we embrace it.
• You’re not that great with computers/technology. This role requires you to pick up new IT systems / apps fairly effortlessly and use AI to help increase your efficiency.

About our Business

Rushfaster, with a 20-year legacy, is a distinguished online retailer specialising in carry goods and accessories, serving primarily Australia, New Zealand & USA, and soon the EU/UK. We offer over 50 premium brands along with our own Rushfaster-branded products that are poised for global expansion.

Our commitment to above & beyond customer experience is reflected in our 4.9-star Google rating. We prioritise environmental and social responsibility and embrace Kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement.

Our team operates remotely, mainly from Australia and the Philippines, fostering collaboration through daily online interactions and occasionally face-to-face. We pride ourselves on a structured environment with clear, team-crafted policies and procedures. Team members are clear on expectations, strive for excellence, and are held to our very high standards. For people who want to make a difference, our team is encouraged to contribute their ideas. The best ideas always win at Rushfaster.

It really is an exciting time to be involved with the company as it enjoys rapid growth. The business offers a fun, stable, and stimulating work culture, ensuring direct access to the co-founders for issue resolution or suggestions. Working here means making a significant impact, enjoying a harmonious team dynamic, and contributing to a brand we're all proud of.

• While our team enjoys the privilege of working remotely, it's essential to maintain a professional approach to work.
• You must be able to work from a quiet, distraction-free environment to ensure focus and professionalism during voice or video communication.

Pay range

The salary range for this position is $90-$130k + superannuation + profit share bonus, and it depends on experience and suitability for the role. If you feel you are outside the pay range for this role, please still apply but do note this on your application. Compensation is reviewed annually.

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We look forward to your application.

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