Senior Buyer (wholesale) (m/f/d)

ABOUT YOU GmbH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABOUT YOU GmbH is seeking a Senior Buyer to shape their brand portfolio and influence purchasing decisions. This role involves collaborating with various internal teams to curate product offerings, focusing on market trends and key performance indicators. With a competitive environment, the Senior Buyer will lead negotiations and optimize the product mix to drive business growth, while enjoying benefits like a hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model & flexible working hours

Modern & dog-friendly office with lunch options

Fresh fruit, vegetables & drinks in the office

Exclusive employee discounts

Subsidised gym memberships

Growth and development opportunities through AY Academy

Mobility allowance and monthly Swapfiets allowance

Qualifikationen

• At least four years of experience in independent purchasing of wholesale brands.
• Experience in streetwear and/or footwear buying is ideal.
• Structured approach to work, reliability, and strong assertiveness required.

Aufgaben

• Independently purchase exciting new products from external brands.
• Collaborate with the Head of Buying to optimize the product range.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Thinking

Numerical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Trends

Hands-on Mentality

Ausbildung

Degree in Economics or Textile Management

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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 journey. 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 customer's 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 an independent purchasing of wholesale brands
• Ideally, you already have experience in streetwear and/or footwear buying
• Strong analytical thinking and numerical skills
• Several years of negotiating experience
• Strong communication skills, negotiating skills and assertiveness
• Structured approach to work and reliability even in phases of high stress
• Distinct sense of trends and understanding of fashion
• Hands-on mentality
• Fluent English skills
  

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 culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially 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 also very easy for you to upload your application documents! :-)