At ABOUT YOU, Buying goes beyond sourcing products鈥攊t鈥檚 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 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)
- Company pension plan
- 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! :-)