Head of Buying & Product

• Lead product development including design, costing, sampling, packaging, and testing.
• Manage the critical path from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Direct range strategy and positioning to ensure competitiveness in the Australian and Pacific markets.
• Conduct ongoing competitor analysis and identify new market opportunities.
• Collaborate with global teams to leverage international product input and timing advantages.
• Oversee QA systems, vendor compliance, and ESG initiatives.
• Manage fit approvals, tooling, and componentry to meet delivery schedules.
• Support sales channels with product knowledge, training, and seasonal collateral.

• Proven experience in senior product management, buying or sourcing roles—ideally within footwear.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Technical expertise in footwear design, engineering, and fit.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience is highly regarded.

• Small, agile team able to make decisions collaboratively and collectively.
• Opportunity to shape product direction and drive growth.
• Exposure to multiple markets and channels.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive leadership team.

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