As the Buying Team we take care of the purchasing of all products and the regular expansion of the ABOUT YOU brand portfolio. We are always on the lookout for exciting, new and timeless fashion and lifestyle trends from all over the world. For this purpose we define seasonal assortment strategies and create seasonal and financial plans. All purchasing budgets are managed by ourselves and the analysis and evaluation of KPIs is also one of our tasks. A good relationship with our suppliers is important to us, so we take care of good relations and contact with our partners. If you are interested in these tasks, please feel free to apply in our team.
As a Senior Buyer (m/f/d) you are responsible for the purchasing of external brands and constantly keep an eye on the relevant KPIs.
Responsibilities
Independent purchasing of external brands while adhering to the planned purchasing budget and considering all relevant KPIs
- Purchasing planning in coordination with the Head of Buying
- Development, optimisation and support of the product range
- Conducting (and participating in) of negotiations on terms and conditions with suppliers
- Competition and market monitoring
- Regular and proactive coordination with Merchandise Management and Conditions Management
Requirements
Degree in economics or textile management
- At least four years of professional experience in an independent purchasing of external brands
- 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 as well as a high affinity for sports
- Hands-on mentality
- Fluent English skills
Benefits
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Hybrid working
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Fresh fruit every day
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Sports courses
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Exclusive employee discounts
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Free drinks
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Language courses
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Company parties
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Help in the relocation process
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Mobility subsidy
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Central Location
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Flexible Working Hours
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Company pension
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Professional training
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Dog-friendly office
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AY Academy
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Feedback Culture
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Job Bikes
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.
Due to our strong growth, you can take on responsibility and help shape the company. Our team consists of experts from various fields: Fashion, Marketing, Business or Tech – we are united by our passion for what we do. We motivate and support each other, share our know-how and are open to other opinions and new ideas.
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! :-)
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