Purchasing ManagerBe the engine behind our product movement.As Purchasing Manager at NAR, your clarity in communication, strength in relationships, and ability to lead collaboratively and with purpose will fuel the engine room—driving the operations that bring our iconic sportswear to the streets.About the role:As our newPurchasing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods across our wholesale and digital operations. You’ll be responsible for managing all purchasing activities, leading an offshore Purchasing Officer, and acting as a key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.We’re looking for someone withmid-level purchasing experience, ideally inretail apparel, who brings a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to lead and influence across multiple stakeholders. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring our purchasing processes are timely, accurate, and aligned with our brand and operational goals.Our ideal candidate will be highly experienced with a track record for investigating and solving escalated queries. You will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers for wholesale accounts, and will be the first level escalation for issue resolution of our offshore team.Your typical week will involve:Managing and executing purchase orders across multiple brands and platformsCoordinating with production and shipping teams to meet delivery timelinesLeading and mentoring an offshore Purchasing Officer to ensure task accuracy and efficiencyLiaising with suppliers and external logistics partners to drive cost-effective and timely outcomesMaintaining accurate data in Apparel 21 and ensuring system integrityIdentifying opportunities for stock consolidation and process improvementCommunicating clearly with internal stakeholders to align on purchasing prioritiesReporting on purchasing activity and performance to senior managementTo be successful you will have:3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or supply chain roleExperience in retail apparel or a similar industry (highly desirable)Strong attention to detail and organisational skillsProven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentConfidence in leading and influencing both internal teams and external partnersIntermediate IT literacy; experience with Apparel 21 is a plusAbout UsEstablished over 10 years ago, Nick Auditore Represents (NAR) has quickly become the partner of choice for American and domestic Sports Apparel brands for the Australia & New Zealand market. From the stadiums to the street, we create products for every fan to wear them their way.The exciting brands and leagues that we represent with include Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), National Rugby League (NRL), Australian Football League (AFL), Federation International Football Association (FIFA), FFA and Football Australia (FA).What we offer?Competitive bonus schemeGenerous staff allowance and family & friends discountPaid Parental LeaveHybrid – 1 day WFHA fantastic, hardworking, and fun work cultureExcellent Learning & Development opportunities to keep you on your game.Epic company and social events throughout the year to live and breathe the power of the leagues!If you’re ready to lead with precision, drive purchasing excellence, and be part of a team that lives and breathes sport and style - apply now!If would like to chat more about the opportunity, please get in touch with our P&C team at recruitment@narepresents.com.
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