Buyer Wholesale (all genders)

ABOUT YOU; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ABOUT YOU in Hamburg is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage independent buying of wholesale brands. You will coordinate purchasing plans and engage with suppliers while monitoring market competition.

The ideal candidate will have a background in economics or textile economics, at least two years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role requires a hands-on mentality and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in independent buying of external brands.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English.
• Structured way of working and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Independent purchasing of wholesale brands in compliance with the planned purchasing budget.
• Purchasing planning in coordination with the Head of Buying.
• Conducting and participating in condition discussions with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Trend awareness

Hands-on mentality

Education

Completed studies in economics or textile economics

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT YOU is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Based in Hamburg and Berlin, we operate at the intersection of fashion and technology. Our mission is to rethink online shopping and make it personal and seamless. This takes more than good ideas. It takes people who take initiative and challenge the status quo. We believe in flat hierarchies, direct communication, and pragmatic decisions. No long approval chains. Just ownership, trust, and clear responsibility. We work hard, but we also believe in enjoying the ride together – over team lunches, afterwork drinks, company events, or a quick coffee in between meetings. If this sounds like you, ABOUT YOU could be the right place to bring in your perspective.

Job Description

• Independent purchasing of wholesale brands in compliance with the planned purchasing budget and taking into account all relevant KPIs
• Purchasing planning in coordination with the Head of Buying / Teamlead Buying
• Development, optimization and support of the product range
• Conducting and participating in condition discussions with suppliers
• Competition and market monitoring
• Regular and proactive coordination with Merchandise Planning

Qualifications

• Completed studies in economics or textile economics
• At least two years of professional experience in independent buying of external brands
• Strong analytical thinking and numerical skills
• Strong communication skills, negotiating skills and assertiveness
• Structured way of working and reliability
• Strong sense of trends and understanding of fashion
• Hands‑on mentality
• Business fluent in written and spoken English

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.