FOREVER US
Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve - creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take end-to-end ownership of our Evening Dresses category for our Northern hemisphere, shaping commercially strong, on-brand ranges that deliver sustainable growth for the business
THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU
As part of the Forever New family, you'll enjoy benefits designed to support your success and wellbeing:
* Open to interstate and international talent, with relocation support available for exceptional candidates
* Sponsorship available for international candidates
* Generous 40% staff discount, plus family and friends' discounts
* Subsidised daily coffee and lunch at our on-site cafe
* Subsidised parking at our vibrant Richmond Head Office
* Loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate life's milestones
* Referral incentives for introducing great talent to our team
* Access to wellbeing and sustainability initiatives
* Continuous learning and development opportunities
* Recognition through reward and service awards programs
* Exposure to a global retail and technology environment
YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Global General Manager of Buying & Design, this role plays a critical part in product development, sourcing, range building, financial performance, and critical path management - while also providing leadership and guidance to a Buyers Administrator.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where your product knowledge, trend awareness, and strong supplier relationships will directly influence business performance.
GET EXCITED TO:
* Partner with Design, QA and Production to develop on-brand, commercially strong evening dresses
* Build balanced ranges with the right mix of fashion, volume, price and profitability
* Manage product development from concept to bulk approval, ensuring quality, fit and brand standards are met
* Monitor critical path and production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, margin and lead times
* Analyse sales, market and trend data to drive trading decisions and future range strategies
* Collaborate with Planning to manage open-to-buy, stock levels and freight mix
* Identify opportunities to maximise sales, margin and speed to market
* Lead and support the Buyers Administrator, providing guidance and development
* Proactively manage risks, solve problems and continuously improve ways of working
THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Buyer role
* Experience across evening/ formal dresses
* Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Buying or equivalent
* Exceptional knowledge of fabrications and garment construction
* Print Design knowledge would be an advantage
* Proven experience working across international sourcing markets
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret sales and market data
* Experience managing suppliers, negotiations and production timelines
BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES
* Results-driven, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
* Calm and effective under pressure
* Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded
* Collaborative team player with a positive, entrepreneurial approach
* High level of initiative, accountability and attention to detail
OUR VALUES
Everything we do at Forever New is guided by our values:
Think Customer
Respect for All
Keep it Simple
Take Responsibility
Act with Pace
If you're passionate about product, driven by commercial outcomes, and excited to shape fashion ranges loved by customers globally - we'd love to hear from you.
Join Forever New and be part of creating beautiful moments, every day.
LOCATION: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Relocation support available for interstate and international candidates.