Job Description
Job Description
We are launching a new menswear private label brand, built from the ground up with a strong focus on identity, market relevance, and long-term growth. As part of this exciting phase, we are building a new, dedicated team to shape and develop the brand from the very beginning. From concept to launch, we are defining every aspect of the collection and placing a strong emphasis on branding and a clear, consistent product vision.
As a Senior Buyer (m/f/d) in our Private Label division, you will play a key role in building and developing our menswear collections with a strong commercial and trend-driven mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and develop seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy
- Drive the end-to-end product development process, from initial concept and design to final delivery
- Oversee buying, production, and quality control processes in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders
- Lead negotiations with international suppliers on pricing, product specifications, quality standards, lead times, and delivery terms
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to identify new product opportunities
- Analyze product performance, KPIs, and sales data to optimize assortment and drive continuous growth
- Manage timelines and critical paths to guarantee on-time product launches
Requirements:
- Degree in Business Administration, Textile Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 6+ years experience in private label buying, preferably within menswear
- Strong background in fast fashion, young fashion, or commercially driven fashion brands
- In-depth knowledge of fabrics, materials, sourcing, production processes, and lead times
- Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for trends, pricing strategies, and market positioning
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a hands-on mindset
- Fluent in English; German and additional languages are a plus
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! :-)
