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 buyer (m/f/d) ready-to-wear, you will ensure partnership-based, long-term relationships with the suppliers and brands you support and ensure market-driven assortments as well as optimal conditions in order to inspire our customers.</p> <p>In particular, you will</p> <ul> <li>be responsible for a portfolio of national and international brands in the ready-to-wear sector</li> <li>negotiate with our suppliers about conditions, pricing and distribution rights of the respective brands and thus ensure partnership-based 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 as well as 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 a commercial apprenticeship with initial professional experience in purchasing as well as diverse knowledge and experience in the ready-to-wear sector</li> <li>A holistic view of your area, brands, prices and a good sense for trends and styles, which you use to consistently pursue your negotiation goals</li> <li>Analytical and strategic mind-set, and a positive can-do attitude to achieve goals and find mutually beneficial solutions</li> <li>Fluent proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken. Moreover, knowledge in an additional language is advantageous</li> <li>A confident handling of MS Office and ideally SAP</li> <li>An open-minded personality who finds it easy to build up 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>We welcome all people regardless of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, social background or disability. </p></div></div></div>