Buyer Wholesale (Ecommerce)

TL;DR

Buyer Wholesale (Ecommerce): Managing the independent purchase of wholesale brands within budget and KPI constraints with an accent on product range optimization and supplier negotiations. Focus on market monitoring, trend analysis, and strategic coordination with merchandise planning.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Company

One of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies operating at the intersection of fashion and technology.

What you will do

• Manage independent purchasing of wholesale brands in compliance with budgets and KPIs.
• Plan purchasing strategies in coordination with the Head of Buying and Teamlead.
• Develop, optimize, and support the product range to ensure market competitiveness.
• Lead condition discussions and negotiations with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Coordinate proactively with the Merchandise Planning team.

Requirements

• Degree in economics or textile economics.
• At least two years of professional experience in independent buying of external brands.
• Strong analytical thinking and numerical skills.
• Strong communication, negotiating skills, and assertiveness.
• Business fluent written and spoken English.
• Deep understanding of fashion and a strong sense of current trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment with flat hierarchies and direct communication.
• Culture of ownership, trust, and clear responsibility without long approval chains.
• Collaborative atmosphere with team lunches, afterwork drinks, and company events.
• Pragmatic decision-making process.