Senior Buyer (all genders)

Job Description Team: Buying & Merchandising Job Location: Berlin, Germany, Milan, Italy, Munich, Germany Position Type: Full-time Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic development of a brand portfolio in close cooperation with the counterpart in Planning and generates additional product range opportunities to mitigate risks.
• Manages 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.
• Own and manage the commercial performance of a portfolio of brands or a classification, supporting the Lifestyle category, with accountability for key KPIs in close partnership with Merchandise Planning.
• Develop and execute buying and assortment strategies aligned with Lifestyle category, classification, and company targets.
• Lead negotiations with brand partners to secure commercially successful and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Ensure a relevant, customer-focused assortment by identifying trends, onboarding new brands, and optimizing seasonal opportunities within the Lifestyle category.
• 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.

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 negotiation skills with a demonstrated record of commercial impact.
• Solid understanding of market trends, brands, competitors, and customer needs within Lifestyle 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.

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