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Overview:
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Buyer to lead the strategy, curation, and performance of our eyewear collections across private label and third-party brands. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, deep product understanding, and the ability to balance data-driven decisions with creative intuition. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in assortment strategy, vendor negotiation, and retail trading, and will play a key role in shaping eyewa’s product vision and driving profitable growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end buying process across private label and third-party collections, from forecasting and range planning to final purchase decisions.
• Define and execute the seasonal assortment strategy in line with category performance, market trends, and brand positioning.
• Analyse sales, margin, and inventory performance to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks adjusting buys accordingly to maximise commercial success.
• Partner closely with the Planning and Finance teams to forecast demand, manage OTB (open-to-buy), and ensure optimal stock levels.
• Build and manage strong vendor partnerships, including supplier evaluations, negotiation of commercial terms, and ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Drive innovation and newness, identifying emerging trends and introducing new brands, categories, or capsules to keep assortments fresh and relevant.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing and E-Commerce to align on product launches, visual merchandising, and campaign priorities.
• Oversee the reorder and replenishment strategy, balancing sell-through and availability targets across multiple markets.
• Stay on top of competitive analysis, price benchmarking, and global eyewear trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering collaboration and continuous learning within the buying team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a buying role, preferably within fashion, accessories, or lifestyle categories.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce, retail trading, and consumer buying behaviour.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally with marketing, planning, and product teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for fashion trends and the eyewear industry.