Product Developer (Procurement)

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years. 

As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team. 

We are growing our team based at our Burleigh Heads office and are looking for talented individuals to join the Princess Polly team. Think you can help us in our journey of becoming the best online shopping destination like...ever? If you're a motivated team player that's obsessed with all-things fashion and pop culture, we'd love to hear from you. 

Princess Polly is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Developer with a specialisation in procurement to join our team. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for resourcing styles as required, ensuring they meet our quality standards, and maintaining efficient procurement processes.

• High volume resourcing of apparel and accessories styles
• Established Product development and garment construction knowledge across a variety of apparel and accessories categories
• Adherence to required lead times and critical path
• Maintain fit, quality and design of all resourced styles
• A keen understanding of supplier strengths, specialities and capabilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Building positive Supplier relationships, working toward win-win outcomes
• Management of production tracker, ensuring 14 - 28 day resolution
• Support our sustainability program by increasing the number of styles made from Lower Impact (LI) Materials
• Manage priority resourcing assignments
• Adhere to supply chain directives and sourcing strategies

• 2 + years' relevant experience working in product development
• Strong relationships with factories and supply base
• Basic procurement principles and processes, supplier selection, and negotiation
• You will be able to think on your feet, be creative, and not be afraid to change the plan of attack 
• Strong verbal and written communication, clear customer focus, with the ability to maintain existing supplier relationships 
• Be ethically minded. 
• If you are a natural go-getter, with a passion for change and can work well under pressure to achieve results, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.

Competitive salary package.

Flexible working arrangements.

Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.

Exceptional employee discount program.

A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;

Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.

Staff social activities.

Monthly birthday celebrations.

Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business. 

Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

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