We're looking for an experienced Head of Buying to lead the next chapter of our product and buying strategy for Stylerunner.The Head of Buying is accountable for the end-to-end buying strategy and range architecture across Stylerunner’ s apparel and footwear categories. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract responsible for translating brand and customer strategy into a commercially balanced, on-trend range that delivers sales, gross margin and inventory productivity targets across both vertical (owned/exclusive) and branded footwear and apparel.The role requires deep, demonstrated footwear buying expertise (critical), including brand relationships, sneaker/lifestyle and performance category knowledge. Experience in apparel and vertical product development/buying also advantageous, combined with the commercial and leadership capability to manage a buying team and partner across planning, marketing, retail and digital.What you'll do Lead the seasonal buying strategy and range architecture across footwear and apparelOwn the commercial performance of your categories, driving sales, margin and inventory productivityManage Open-to-Buy in partnership with the Planning teamBuild and strengthen relationships with key footwear and apparel brand partnersNegotiate trading terms, allocations, exclusivity and commercial opportunitiesEnsure Stylerunner continues to deliver the most in-demand brands, products, exclusive collaborations and SMUsPartner with Brand, Design and Product Development teams to deliver differentiated vertical and exclusive productAnalyse sales performance, sell-through and category trends to drive in-season trading decisionsWork closely with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to bring key launches and campaigns to lifeStay ahead of footwear, sneaker, fashion and lifestyle trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunitiesLead, coach and develop a high-performing buying teamRepresent Stylerunner at brand appointments, market meetings and key industry events What we're looking for You'll bring 5+ years' buying experience in fashion, footwear or sporting goods retail, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or head-of-category buying role.Strong, demonstrated footwear buying experience is essential — including sneaker/lifestyle and/or performance categories; footwear vertical/exclusive product development experience highly regarded.Proven experience buying across both apparel and footwear categories, with the commercial judgement to balance range investment across the two.An experienced buyer with deep knowledge of the sneaker, lifestyle and/or performance footwear marketCommercially minded with a strong understanding of sales, margin and inventory managementExperienced managing Open-to-Buy and building commercially successful rangesA confident negotiator with strong relationships across brand and supplier networksPassionate about product, fashion, footwear and what customers want nextExperienced in balancing branded, exclusive and vertical product opportunitiesA strong people leader who enjoys developing and empowering their teamHighly analytical, strategic and confident making commercial decisionsConnected to the Australian footwear and sneaker landscapeProactive, influential and always looking for the next opportunityUnderstanding of the Australian footwear and sneaker retail landscape and key brand partners is highly regarded. Why Join Us?This is your opportunity to lead the buying strategy for one of Australia's most exciting women's fashion and lifestyle destinations.You'll have the opportunity to shape the product our customers see next — from the world's most sought-after footwear brands to exclusive collaborations and differentiated product that sets Stylerunner apart!