Team Lead Buying - Premium (all genders)

Tradebyte Software GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading fashion e-commerce company seeks a Team Lead Buying for their Premium Portfolio in Berlin. The role requires executing a defined assortment strategy, managing a buying team, and building relationships with prominent brands in the fashion industry. Candidates should have extensive experience in e-commerce and possess strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Leistungen

Employee shares program

40% discount on Zalando products

Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work

Two paid volunteering days per year

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing options

Development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of relevant buying experience in e-commerce.
• Expertise in strategic buying decisions.
• Strong negotiation skills with large brands.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic direction for Premium Textile business.
• Lead the buying team and manage the budget.
• Build long-term partnerships with major fashion brands.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Strategic leadership

Trend spotting

Jobbeschreibung

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Team Lead Buying - Premium (all genders)

Apply locations: Berlin | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Job requisition id: 2720442

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Buying Team Lead in the Premium Portfolio, you will report to the Premium Head of Buying. You are responsible for creating a clearly defined assortment strategy, overseeing its execution and delivery. You will plan and manage the budget for this business, lead the buying team, build partner relationships, and collaborate closely with the Merchandising Team.

Our Vision: “To become the starting point for Premium Fashion, engaging and inspiring our customers with a curated and exclusive assortment showcased in a brand-first authentic way.”

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. This begins with our hiring process—we do not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or disability. You are encouraged to omit your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We assess candidates solely on their qualifications and merit.

We aim to provide a positive candidate experience. Please inform us of any accommodations you may need to support you throughout the hiring process.

Learn more about our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy

Explore our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Develop and execute strategic direction for the Premium Textile business, implementing it with internal stakeholders (buying team, marketing, markets) and partners.
• Be passionate about the Premium Fashion Industry and maintain strong industry connections.
• Manage OTB for your category to maximize sales, gross margin, and inventory turnover. Oversee assortment performance, collaborating with Merchandise Planning to drive sales and profits.
• Align assortment highlights with marketing to enable compelling stories across channels.
• Build long-term, trustful partnerships with major brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, and Hugo Boss.
• Possess strong negotiation skills, creating win-win situations and sustainable business relationships.
• Forge cross-category and cross-functional relationships, supporting teams across Fashion Categories, Partner Program, and ZMS.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team, from Buying Assistant to Senior Buyer, identifying strengths and training needs.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Have at least 8+ years of relevant buying experience in a fast-paced e-commerce retail environment, working with large international fashion brands.
• Are a strategic leader capable of managing multiple stakeholders and leading a large team.
• Have expertise in trend spotting and strategic buying decisions, with a track record of implementing efficient, customer-centric processes.
• Possess strong analytical skills and business acumen for decision-making.
• Are a compelling negotiator with proven success in supplier and stakeholder negotiations.

OUR OFFER

Zalando offers a range of benefits, including:

• Employee shares program
• 40% discount on fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, and discounts from external partners
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work per week, tailored to team needs
• Work from abroad for up to 30 days annually
• Starting with 27 days of vacation
• Relocation assistance (subject to agreement)
• Family support services, including counseling
• Health and wellbeing options, including Gympass
• Mental health support and coaching
• Development opportunities via our training platform and biannual reviews

Discover more about Zalando and our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us

Join us as we continue to lead in e-commerce and position ourselves as the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe, connecting customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets, and driving sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising, and research, reaching 50 million active customers with a diverse team.