Head of Buying (m/f/x)

1 Head of Buying (m/f/x) Your tasks
* Develop and execute the overall buying strategy, aligning category plans, assortments and private label development with company objectives, market trends, and customer demand
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing buying team, establishing clear KPIs, performance management processes and a culture of continuous growth and accountability
* Own category performance across all divisions, ensuring achievement of sales, margin and stock targets
* Lead assortment planning, trend forecasting and product selection, translating market insights into commercially successful cycle plans
* Manage end-to-end seasonal buying cycles, ensuring timely product selection, order placement and optimal inventory levels while maximizing stock turnover and minimizing markdown risk through agile supply chain management
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with brands, suppliers and key stakeholders, negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures and exclusive product opportunities
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data & Ordner Management, Marketing and Retail and Online Sales teams to ensure aligned planning and seamless execution
* Monitor competitor activity and market dynamics within the streetwear, boardsports and fashion retail landscape, identifying opportunities to strengthen commercial performance

Our requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Fashion & Management, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field with several years progressive buying experience
* Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of managing large-scale sales volumes and delivering profitability
* Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, structure, coach and develop high-performing teams
* Deep passion for fashion, streetwear and boardsports, with a strong understanding of, and continuous curiosity for, consumer behavior, market trends and the art of assortment curation
* Proven ability to build and optimize customer-centric assortments that are differentiated and on trend, making calculated, trend-driven buying decisions using a test-build-invest approach
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, capable of translating vision into execution in a fast-paced retail environment
* Advanced analytical, negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to leverage sales data and market insights to maximize opportunities
* Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills
* Entrepreneurial, adaptable and technologically curious, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and a drive to embrace new tools and ways of working

We offer you
* The minimum salary according to the applicable collective agreement is € 3.698,56 gross per month for a 40-hour work week, based on full fulfillment of the job profile. The actual compensation will, of course, be based on your individual qualifications and relevant professional experience.
* Employee discount, as well as Friends & Family discount
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Flexible working arrangements (working hours, home office options, use of other office locations, sabbatical)
* Company values that focus on communication, recognition, and involvement in the decision-making process
* Employee events and team-building initiatives
* Christmas and birthday gifts
* Dog-friendly (dogs are welcome companions in our office)
* Sense of community and a casual, open-minded atmosphere
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Meal allowance
* Leisure activities in snowboarding, freeskiing, surfing, and skateboarding

Start
effective immediately

Employment extent
Full-time

Location
Vienna, Graz or Schladming

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