THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Junior Buyer in our Premium category, you’re part of a high performing team, creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion in our Offprice segment. You are responsible for branded buying, working together with your buying and planning teams.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Lead Your Portfolio: Take ownership of your textiles & footwear portfolio by reporting directly to the Premium Contemporary Team Lead. Your role will involve acquiring new locally and globally relevant brands while negotiating favourable terms for Zalando.
Strategic Growth: Nurture relationships with major suppliers — including premium brands like Samsøe Samsøe, Gestuz, 2nd Day, ARKK Copenhagen — by driving growth for our biggest accounts.
Creative Direction: Define the creative direction of your assortment by analysing trends and making informed proposals that reflect both market demands and financial targets.
Collaborate on Strategy: Work closely with the Team Lead to outline your unit’s strategic direction, including budget and assortment planning. Monitor open-to-buy (OTB) metrics and evaluate performance to provide data-driven recommendations.
Cross-Functional Excellence: Engage in effective stakeholder management and collaborate with departments such as Logistics, Content, Fashion Store, and Marketing, ensuring alignment with the broader organisational goals.
Explore and Expand: Travel to attend fairs and connect with both new suppliers and existing brands to continuously enhance our offerings.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have minimum 1-2 years of buying experience in the fashion industry, preferably with a background in Premium.
You have excellent analytical skills, knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel and formulas) and combining the passion for numbers with fashion and trends
Negotiation is in your blood, and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders
You have a quick thinking and proactive attitude, which also means you keep on top of things in a fast-paced environment, while embracing collaboration. Being able to work in a team as well as being very independent
You have excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO
Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 17 European countries. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However, Lounge by Zalando is so much more than discounts. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion: from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands, we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers, who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners, we're pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.