Senior Buyer Wholesale (all genders)
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About the Position
Senior Buyer Wholesale (all genders)
ABOUT YOU
Hybrid | Hamburg, Germany | Experienced
About the Position
We are looking for a Senior Buyer Wholesale (all genders) to join our team in Hamburg, Germany. If you have a passion for fashion and a knack for negotiation, this role is for you.
About our Fashion Department
In the Fashion Department, we believe everyone should feel confident showing who they truly are. Our mission is to empower people to express their personality freely through fashion. With a strong customer focus, we curate an inspiring mix of brands and trends that help our customers discover and define their individual style. Every day, we bring our vision to life and turn fashion into a true form of self-expression.
Responsibilities
- Curate the perfect product mix: Independently purchase exciting new products from external brands, strategically managing the purchasing budget and key performance indicators (KPIs) to maximize impact.
- Shape the future of our assortment: Collaborate closely with the Head of Buying or Teamlead Buying to develop and optimize the product range, ensuring it reflects current trends and meets our customer's evolving needs.
- Master the art of negotiation: Lead and participate in negotiations with suppliers, securing the best possible terms and conditions to drive profitability and ensure a competitive edge.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously monitor the competitive landscape and evolving market trends, identifying opportunities to enhance our product offering and stay ahead of the competition.
- Teamwork makes the dream work: Partner closely with the Merchandise Management and planning team, ensuring seamless coordination and communication to optimize the entire product journey, from selection to delivery.
- Own your category: Take ownership of a specific product category, becoming the go-to expert and driving its success through strategic purchasing decisions and supplier relationship management.
Requirements
- Degree in economics or textile management
- At least four years of professional experience in independent buying of fashion wholesale brands
- Strong analytical thinking and numerical skills
- Several years of negotiating experience
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness
- Structured approach to work and reliability
- Distinct sense of trends and understanding of fashion
- Hands-on mentality
- Business fluent in written and spoken English
We Offer
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative fashion company
- Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion
About the Company
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter. What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.
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