Senior Buyer (m / f / d) - Wholesale

ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading fashion e-commerce platform in Hamburg is looking for a Senior Buyer. This role focuses on purchasing wholesale brands, managing budgets, and negotiating with suppliers to maximize product offerings on the platform. Ideal candidates will have a degree in economics or textile management and at least four years of experience in the fashion industry. The company offers a hybrid working model and a variety of employee benefits including discounts and growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model

Exclusive employee discounts

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of four years of professional experience in independent buying of fashion wholesale brands.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Several years of negotiating experience.

Aufgaben

• Independently purchase new products from external brands.
• Collaborate to develop and optimize the product range.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure terms.

Kenntnisse

Purchasing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Trend understanding

Ausbildung

Degree in economics or textile management

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

At ABOUT YOU Buying goes beyond sourcing products; it’s about shaping our brand portfolio and the styles our customers engage with. Our Buying team plays a key role in selecting and managing the brands on our platform, keeping an eye on trends and market developments. We work closely with internal teams including Planning, Marketing and Logistics to ensure a smooth and efficient product. In this team you will contribute to this process, influencing our assortment and supporting overall business growth.

As a Senior Buyer (m / f / d) you are responsible for the purchasing of wholesale brands and constantly keep an eye on the relevant KPIs.

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 customers evolving needs. Your insights will directly influence what appears on our platform.
• 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

Benefits

• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• Modern & dog-friendly office in the city centre with a variety of food options for lunch breaks
• Fresh fruit, vegetables & drinks in the office
• Exclusive employee discounts for our online shop
• Subsidised EGYM Wellpass membership & discounted gym memberships
• Growth and development opportunities through our AY Academy (including language courses, health & wellbeing, Meet the Teams)
• Mobility allowance and monthly allowance for Swapfiets

You are the core of ABOUT YOU

We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU order to maintain talent and diversity. We emphasize care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive fair and circular fashion culture.

We look forward to receiving your application — preferably online via our application portal. This way we can guarantee a faster process and it is easy for you to upload your application documents.

Remote Work: Employment Type:

Full-time

Key Skills

Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, HR Sourcing, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, ERP Systems, negotiation, Materials Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Contracts

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1