About Myer Group

Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Myer is looking for a Senior Category Buyer to join the Menswear team and take ownership of the National Brands portfolio. You will develop, buy and execute a category plan that delivers a compelling and profitable merchandise range that puts the customer first. This is the ideal role for a senior level buyer with a progressive mindset that can elevate the category to the next level.

• Exciting portfolio of Men's National Brand (NB) Fashion Brands
• Work partly remotely and partly from our Support Office based in Docklands 
• An exciting opportunity to further develop your Buying Career

About the Opportunity

• Take ownership and drive the execution of the Myer Merchandise strategy for Men’s National Brands
• Full accountability for trading the category and implementing appropriate tactical activities in relation to sales, profit, stock to drive business outcomes
• Act as 2IC for the Category Manager with potential to take on business development and market scoping activities as required
• Manage complete range selection for national brands including, order placement and financial performance of the business, including budgets, price architecture and sourcing
• Drive sourcing strategy for the brand ensuring product is sourced in the appropriate markets for both product improvement and margin gain
• Maintaining solid competitor and trend analysis to remain relevant and build a range to suit the market and Myer customer segmentation
• Apply advanced negotiation skills to achieve optimal trading terms that deliver commercial targets
• Work collaboratively with the planning team to determine assortment plans, conduct PSA, build product strategy, and determine best sourcing methods for the product
• Be responsible for marketing plans and our communications strategy
• Lead team to high performance through regular and effective coaching, feedback, mentoring and training and development opportunities

About you

• Proven experience in buying at a senior level, brand management or category management (menswear or adjacent preferred) 
• A dynamic, strategic individual with the ability to proactively spot new opportunities for the business within this category
• Strong business acumen, financial and analytical skills
• Superior supplier relationship management skills
• Experienced in trade marketing and strong negotiation skills
• Passionate for product with experience in ranging that demonstrates interpretation of trends into a successful product range
• A leader who inspires others and can lead by example

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:  

• Team member discounts: Generous discounts in-store and online  
• Learning and development: Capability development workshops, succession planning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.  
• Flexible working: Lifestyle leave, flexible work hours and hybrid working is available for Store Support Office roles 
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer leave, discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.  

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.