Our Company
"Buying Labs is the leading global partner and platform for sourcing and distributing premium consumer goods"
That’s why we are looking for you as a new team member for our headoffice in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Your passion for fashion & accessoires characterizes you and you are interested in current trends as well as the search for other exciting brands? Negotiation is your passion, and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders (internal and external)? Then you are exactly right for us!
We are currently looking for a (Senior) Buyer - Premium & Luxury Brands (m/f/d).
Your Mission
- You are responsible for purchasing third-party brands, understanding customer needs, and ensuring optimal performance through assortment, trends, and brand selection
- You know the KPIs and plan the budget to monitor and review the performance of your unit
- You conduct and participate in condition negotiations with suppliers
- You identify, prioritize, and acquire premium or luxury fashion retailers and boutiques across Europe
- You build and expand business relationships
- You manage and further develop existing supplier partnerships
You collaborate with other departments, such as Business Development, Logistics, and Finance, to ensure alignment with the entire organization
Your Profile
- A degree in textiles or business administration or a comparable training
- Professional experience in international fashion buyer positions (third-party brands)
- A strong passion for fashion and buying and in ideally a supplier network in fashion industry (luxury or premium)
- An existing industry network is desirable
- An independent and team-oriented work style, along with a high degree of enthusiasm and presentation skills
- A communicative personality with strong negotiating skills as well as the ability to build and develop effective business relationships
- Business fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)
- Experienced in Microsoft Office products
Why Us?
- Flat hierarchies and definitly enough ,,space" to grow personally together with the company
- We pay for your public transportation in Germany ("Germany Ticket") - 49€ per month
- Company smart pension program (bAV - betriebliche Altersvorsorge) with a 30% grant from Buying Labs on the amount you decide to invest
- Partner of ,,Corporate Benefits"
- You can rent a "Swapfiets" bike (,,original" or ,,deluxe 7") for free
- "JobRad" bike-leasing with additional grant from Buying Labs
- Lunch on Fridays in the office for free + organic vegetables/fruits, drinks, snacks, coffee/tea, ice-cream etc.
- Modern office equipment, e.g. adjustable tables, mobile treadmills, etc.
- 100€ welcome voucher to individualize your workspace in the office
- Last but not least: an awesome Buying Labs team and lots of fun!
As a modern company we combine the mentality of a start-up and professionalism of many years of experience in the premium & luxury sector. Be a part of a fast-growing company with a great vision! Sounds interesting to you? Then we are looking forward to your application!