Job description
Job Description
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 Junior Buyer (m/f/d) you support our buyers in the entire ordering process for external brands and constantly monitor all relevant KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Independent purchasing of external brands in consultation with the Head of Buying/ Teamlead Buying while adhering to the planned purchasing budget and considering all relevant KPIs
- Development, optimisation and support of the product range
- Strategic preparation of and participation in condition negotiations with suppliers
- Support in purchasing planning in coordination with the Head of Buying/ Teamlead Buying
- Independently carrying out complex analyses to observe the competition and the market
- Regular and proactive coordination with Merchandise Management
Requirements
- Degree in economics and business administration
- Initial professional experience (including internships and working student positions) in buying, ideally in the area of fashion third-party brands
- Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
- Strong analytical thinking and numerical skills
- Structured way of working and reliability
- Hands-on mentality
- Business fluency 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)
- 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! :-)
