Buyer (Fashion Apparel) | Full-time | Billy J Creative Headquarters | Sunshine Coast

Billy J is one of Australia’s leading online fashion retailers, delivering thousands of new styles each year to customers across Australia and internationally. We have grown into a globally recognised ecommerce brand with a team of more than 150 people and ambitious plans for continued international expansion.

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to take ownership of a significant product category and drive its commercial performance. This role combines strategic buying, trading, supplier management and inventory optimisation, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment.

You’ll have genuine ownership of your category, influence future product development and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Trading

• Take full ownership of the daily trading performance of your category.
• Analyse sales, gross margin, conversion, sell-through, stock cover and profitability to maximise commercial outcomes.
• Identify risks and opportunities early and implement trading actions accordingly.

Buying & Range Strategy

• Develop commercially balanced ranges that align with customer demand, market trends and business objectives.
• Lead seasonal assortment planning, product selection, sample approvals and range architecture.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to ensure Billy J remains a market leader.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, payment terms, lead times and cost management.
• Partner with suppliers to improve product quality and delivery performance.

 Inventory Management

• Manage stock investment across your category.
• Make informed decisions regarding replenishment, allocations, markdowns and exit strategies.
• Optimise stock turn while maintaining availability and profitability.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare regular trading reports and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Work closely with Planning, Marketing, Ecommerce and Product Development to ensure successful product launches and campaigns.
• Ensure purchase orders, approvals and critical path milestones are delivered accurately and on time.

About You

You’ll be an experienced fashion buyer who combines commercial thinking with a genuine passion for product.

You’ll ideally have:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Fashion Buyer within a fast-paced ecommerce or retail business.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience managing sales, gross margin and inventory performance.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence making data-led trading decisions.
• Experience negotiating directly with suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
• A thorough understanding of buying systems such as Shopify, Style Arcade, Inventory Planner or similar platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or training.

Why Billy J?

• Be part of one of Australia’s fastest-growing fashion ecommerce businesses.
• Influence product strategy from concept through to the customer.
• Work in a collaborative environment where decisions are made quickly and ideas are valued.
• Play a key role in expanding into international markets.
• Enjoy a monthly RDO and a culture that values both performance and work-life balance.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to own a significant category within one of Australia’s most recognised online fashion businesses. Your decisions will directly influence sales performance, customer experience and business growth, making this a highly visible and rewarding role for an ambitious and commercially driven Buyer.

Apply Now

Ready to join one of Australia’s leading fashion retailers? Apply now your up-to-date resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Contact careers@billyj.com.au for any inquiries.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting our team in relation to this role.