About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Introduction Sentence</b></H2> </div><div><p>We are looking for you to join our head office in Hamburg’s HafenCity – on a two-year fixed-term contract – working full-time (38.5 hours per week)! </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your new job includes</b></H2> </div><div><p>As a Leather Goods Buyer, you will foster long-term partnerships with the suppliers and brands you support and ensure market-driven product ranges and optimal conditions to delight our customers.<br>In particular, you will</p> <ul> <li>be responsible for a portfolio of national and international brands in the Leather Goods sector </li> <li>negotiate terms, pricing, and distribution rights for the respective brands with our suppliers, thereby ensuring cooperative and long-term supplier relationships</li> <li>evaluate and optimize existing supplier structures in terms of costs, quality, and performance, and be responsible for the strategic development of your supplier portfolio</li> <li>travel nationally and internationally, carry out store checks, and regularly visit relevant trade fairs and your suppliers </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Profile</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>A successfully completed degree in economics or commercial training with several years of professional experience in purchasing in a similar role, as well as diverse knowledge and experience in the fashion industry. </li> <li>A holistic view of your area, brands, prices, and a keen sense of trends and styles, which you use to consistently pursue your negotiation goals. </li> <li>An analytical and strategic mindset and a positive attitude to achieve your goals and find collaborative solutions </li> <li>Business fluent written and spoken German and English, as well as knowledge of another foreign language, are an advantage</li> <li>Confident use of MS Office and ideally SAP </li> <li>An open-minded personality who finds it easy to build a close network with suppliers and internal interfaces </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you do not tick all boxes, but still believe you are a match to this role, we are happy to get in touch.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Closure</b></H2> </div><div><p>Are you interested? Good! Apply stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lara Wölfing at [email protected]. </p> <p> </p> <p>We welcome all people regardless of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, social background or disability. </p></div></div></div>