Buyer - Womenswear

Buyer – Womenswear Target Australia – Chadstone, Victoria, Australia About Target At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life, and we’re proud of our history of serving Australian families for almost 100 years. Join the Team We are looking for an experienced, strategic Buyer to join our team and help shape the future of womenswear at Target. What Will You Do? Build and trade a department range/business group that delivers strategy, vision and financial KPIs. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to create assortment plans that drive sales and profitability, in line with Target’s values. Report to the Business Manager and handle resourcing, costings, flow and product availability. Execute end‑to‑end critical path to ensure launch dates are met. Translate customer insights and market trends into architecture and option plans. Establish a clear pricing architecture and balance fashion, quality and style to drive transaction growth. Collaborate with the Planner to ensure the option framework achieves financial KPIs and brief the design team on the framework. Build and optimize assortment plans to drive sales and profitability. Partner with external stakeholders locally and internationally to enhance market share and deliver a point of difference. Develop department strategy with clear focuses in collaboration with the Planner. Own and deliver the product range from development through to store execution. Identify opportunities and implement actions derived from trade analysis. Partner with the Planner to develop tactics in response to trading results, including managing an accurate reforecast process. Leverage customer insights and data to optimise sales. Proficiency across all Target Merchandise Systems relevant to the role. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Tertiary qualification in commerce, business or retail (or related field). At least 4 years’ experience in Buying/Design/Product Development in a specialty retail environment. Demonstrated ability to lead a supplier and sourcing strategy. Experience implementing merchandise strategy and trading within seasonal cycles. Solid understanding of the total retail landscape and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Capability across Merchandise Systems. Knowledge of relevant compliance legislation and guidelines. Digital/online buying experience is highly advantageous as Target accelerates its digital strategy. Benefits We’ll Offer Flexible hybrid working options through Flex Where, Flex When, and Flex Well policy. Access to our team member discount program across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks. A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible product. Access to our benefits program with over 60 exclusive suppliers in entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health. Opportunity to participate in a bonus program for eligible team members. Free onsite parking when required to come into the office. Inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In. A dynamic learning and support program. Opportunity to fast‑track your career through our Mentor Programme as a mentee or mentor. Kudos recognition program featuring peer‑nominated prizes. Option to purchase shares of Wesfarmers through a salary sacrifice arrangement. Access to a broad range of career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group. We Want You to Belong We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all team members can contribute and succeed. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accessibility support upon request. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain / Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr