(Senior) Buyer Product Specialist (all genders)

Job Description Team: Buying & Merchandising Job Location: Munich, Germany Position Type: Permanent, Full-time Work Flexibility: Hybrid Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the commercial performance of a portfolio of brands, supporting the Product Specialist category, with accountability for key KPIs in close partnership with Merchandise Planning.

• Develop and execute buying and assortment strategies aligned with Product Specialist category, classification, and company targets.

• Manage strategic relationships with important brand partners in order to further strengthen and expand them and to increase the company's success.

• As a (senior) buyer, you will drive existing processes and tools forward and promote innovation and the sharing of best practices across the departments in your business unit.

• Manage the complete buying and order process, including assortment planning, brand partner coordination, supplier alignment, and category execution.

• Leverage brand partnerships strategically to close assortment gaps and optimize category coverage to meet customer demand.

• Ensure a relevant, customer-focused assortment by identifying trends, onboarding new brands, and optimizing seasonal opportunities within the category.

• Continuously analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to develop relevant and differentiated brand assortments.

• Lead negotiations with brand partners to secure optimal commercial terms, quality standards, and supply reliability.

• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate insights clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with brand partners while representing and promoting the company strategy. Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in buying, merchandising, or a commercial role within fashion, retail, or lifestyle categories.

• Strong product knowledge and a solid understanding of production, materials, and assortment building.

• Proven track record in managing brand relationships and executing commercially successful assortments and collections.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data-driven insights into commercially successful assortment decisions.

• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated record of commercial impact.

• In-depth understanding of market trends, competitors, and customer needs, particularly in the product specialist or related segments.

• Data-driven and commercially minded, with the ability to make KPI-led decisions.

• Confident communicator, able to present complex topics and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage. LI-AA1 #LI-Munich