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Our team carefully curates a mix of local and international labels, working collaboratively to develop exclusive styles and collections that give our customers head to toe outfitting options for every occasion.\nToday, we’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s leading youth fashion retailers. We’ve built and grown brands such as Neovision, Common Need, Luck & Trouble, and Worship, and we continue to partner with global favourites including Front Runner, Abrand, Rusty, Lioness, Motel. As our business has expanded, we’ve welcomed the Perfect Stranger and Thrills brands into our portfolio, allowing us to offer an even broader range of fits, styles and pieces that reflect the diversity of our customer base.\nNo matter the style, our mission remains the same: elevate every outfit and deliver customer service that goes above and beyond.\nThe Opportunity\nAre you obsessed with trends, product and creating ranges that customers can't wait to get their hands on? We've got an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and trend-focused Buyer who thrives on balancing creativity with analytics! \n\nReporting to the Senior Buyer and based at our Eagle Farm Support Office, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product offering, identifying emerging trends and curating market-leading assortments that inspire our customers and drive commercial success. You'll be responsible for owning your category, leveraging data and customer insights to make informed decisions, and building strong partnerships with both local and global brands.\nKey responsibilities include:\nShaping the future of your category by identifying the brands, products and trends our customers will be wearing next season\nBringing together trend insight, commercial thinking and customer understanding to create winning assortments\nOwning the performance of your category, using data and insight to drive sales, profitability and growth\nInfluencing product direction through a deep understanding of youth culture, fashion movements and customer behaviour\nBuilding strong partnerships with some of the industry's most exciting local and global brands\nDiscovering emerging brands and product opportunities that keep Universal Store at the forefront of youth fashion\nManaging the buying cycle from planning and selection through to in-season trading and performance analysis\nCollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure every product launch and seasonal story lands with impact\nBalancing inventory, demand and opportunity to achieve strong commercial outcomes\nKeeping your finger firmly on the pulse through trend forecasting, competitor analysis, market research and industry events\n\nAbout You \nYou're naturally curious, always on the lookout for what's next, and get genuine satisfaction from seeing a product or brand you've backed become a customer favourite. \n\nYou'll bring:\nExperience in a Buyer, Junior Buyer or Category Buyer role within fashion, accessories, apparel, streetwear or a fast-paced retail environment\nA strong understanding of the youth fashion landscape and a genuine passion for trends, brands, product and customer behaviour\nProven success building assortments that deliver on both customer demand and commercial performance\nThe ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into relevant, commercially successful product opportunities\nStrong analytical and commercial acumen, with confidence interpreting sales data, identifying opportunities and making informed buying decisions\nExperience managing category performance, inventory, forecasting and Open-to-Buy budgets\nWell-developed supplier and brand management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and negotiate positive commercial outcomes\nA proactive and agile mindset, with the confidence to react quickly to changing trends and trading conditions\nExcellent organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving retail environment\nA collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across Buying, Planning, Marketing, Retail and eCommerce teams\nYou know your way around an Excel spreadsheet and have confidence working with reporting, forecasting and product analysis tools\nA passion for discovering new brands, identifying opportunities and bringing exciting product to market before everyone else\n\nWhat We Offer\nA vibrant, collaborative workplace culture with a supportive and growth driven leadership team\nExclusive staff discounts across our brands, plus access to partner deals and offers through Flare\nFree on-site parking and generous facilities at our modern, purpose-built Support Office located in Eagle Farm \nLearning & Development opportunities - Grow your career with us! 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