Assistant Category Buyer

Assistant Category Buyer – Sport/Sneakers (The Iconic, Sydney, NSW, AU) Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e‑commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e‑commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end‑to‑end customer experience through our own technology innovations. THE ICONIC Commercial team is data, product and trend orientated. Our Commercial team is customer‑obsessed and delivers the future of fashion through curating a customer‑centric platform of choice. The Category Buying team works together with the Planning team to drive sales, maximise profit, manage intake and ensure that of the moment and forward‑thinking ranges engage THE ICONIC customer. As the Assistant Category Buyer you will report to the Category Buyer. You will support the department strategy, vision and budget planning. You will support the Category Buyer to achieve the sales growth within your category in alignment with THE ICONIC’s commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities You understand and drive company‑wide strategies and OKR’s. You will assist in the procurement of your category. Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels. Support Category Admin to resolve issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices, or deliveries. Manage conversation with vendor about order, invoice, or delivery issues. Analyse data, interpret trends, and propose informed decisions. Collaborate with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships. Working with your Category Buyer and Senior Category Buyer you will monitor the inventory levels to maintain adequate stock levels. You evaluate vendor performance and assist in the selection and deactivation and/or exit process. You are able to negotiate favourable terms and conditions for contracts for both commission‑based (Platform) and OTB based (Wholesale) vendors. Identifying vendor supply chain challenges through regular quality assurance reviews. Collaborating across departments to ensure timely deliveries. You will resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders, invoices or deliveries. You will ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and industry regulations. Managing the vendor admin to ensure accuracy. Using clear customer focus you identify opportunities for improvements for the customer onsite experience. You are able to analyse data, interpret trends and propose informed decisions based on data. You have analytical skills enabling you to identify cost savings opportunities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, you are able to work collaboratively with vendors to achieve mutual goals and foster partnerships. You develop relationships with internal key stakeholders such as Marketing, Vendor Management, Operations and Finance. A clear and effective communicator in a concise manner. Adaptability to changes in the market and industry, being open to learning new skills and approaches. You will undertake any other duties as reasonably required by management. What It Takes Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Buyer working in high volume business. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Ability to time management work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively. Proficient in Jira, Excel, BI, BC and knowledge of API integrations and platform software preferred. Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements. Staying up to date on what is happening in the organisation, completing training on time (where required) to learn and improve competencies. Life at THE ICONIC From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC: Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you. The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days & hackathons. Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids’ first day of school every year. Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself. Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales. Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs. People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change. Furry friend. We are a dog friendly office for anyone who wants to bring their fur baby to work. Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully placing a referral. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the THE ICONIC team will be there to support your growth.