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 sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight —blending data, trends and commercial smarts to shape what our customers see, love and shop next.
Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers.
In this exciting role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the Own Brand category at THE ICONIC, supporting the Buying and development of commercially strong product that reflects our customer, market trends, and brand strategy. Working closely with Design, Planning, Technical, Marketing, and our suppliers, you’ll help build ranges that balance newness, quality, margin, and customer appeal — while developing strong buying, negotiation, and fabric knowledge.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting clear communication, cost negotiation, and on-time product delivery.
- Support negotiations across product costs, minimums, lead times, and terms to deliver strong margin and commercial outcomes.
- Develop strong fabric, garment construction, fit, and quality knowledge to support confident product decision-making.
- Assist in building balanced Own Brand ranges across core product, newness, and seasonal opportunities.
- Partner closely with Design, Planning, and Technical teams to ensure ranges reflect customer needs, market trends, and business targets.
- Analyse weekly trade performance, identifying actions across sales, profitability, stock cover, and product opportunities.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to help identify newness and commercial product opportunities.
- Work with Marketing and Creative teams to align product assortment with brand messaging, campaigns, and customer storytelling.
This role is perfect for an experienced Assistant Buyer, or someone already operating as a Junior Buyer, ideally with a vertical buying background, who is ready to step into a broader buying role and take on more ownership across supplier management, product development, and commercial range building.
You’ll understand critical path milestones and be highly organised, commercially curious, confident working with suppliers, and passionate about product, fabric, quality, and negotiation. You will also have a proven ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking.
What it takes:
- Minimum 2 years + experience at Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer level
- Proven track record of exceeding expectations and ability to understand and drive process improvements that benefit wider team
- Creative mindset, a passion for fashion and market trends paired with excellent analytical skills and a strong business acumen.
- Proactive, autonomous problem solver, with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to multitask .
- Ability to influence, strong negotiator and communicator in both verbal and written communication - can get the best out of people and suppliers
- Proficient in Excel
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 and linkedin learning.
- 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 Fitness Passport and our wellbeing programs
- People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
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