Team Lead Buying - Premium (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Buying Team Lead in the Premium Portfolio you will report into the Premium Head of Buying. You are responsible for creating a clearly defined assortment strategy and taking ownership for its execution and delivery. You plan and manage the budget for this business, you are responsible for leading the buying team and partner relationships and working closely with the Merchandising Team.

Our Vision to become the starting point for Premium Fashion, we engage and inspire our customers with a curated and exclusive assortment that is showcased in a brand-first authentic way "

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)

You develop and execute the strategic direction for the Premium Textile business and implement it alongside internal stakeholders (buying team, marketing, markets, etc.) and partners. 

  • You are passionate about the Premium Fashion Industry and are well connected with an impeccable reputation. 

  • In-depth knowledge of in season fashion trends,are well connected with an impeccable reputation. 

  • You control OTB for your category to maximise sales, gross margin and inventory turn. Owning and managing the performance of the assortment, you will work closely with Merchandise Planning to drive sales and maximise profits. 

  • You are responsible for aligning assortment highlights with all marketing departments in a way that enables the creation of entertaining and inspiring stories across on-site and off-site channels.

  • Maximising relationships, you will build strong, trustful long term partnerships with the biggest brands for this Cluster such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste and Hugo Boss.

  • You possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to take a strategic view, creating win-win situations and a mutually sustainable business for each party. 

  • You will forge strong cross category and cross functional relationships, supporting others alongside the Fashion Categories, Partner Program or ZMS (Zalando Marketing Solutions).

  • Leading people is your passion. Alongside your key functional responsibilities, you will be fully responsible for leading, coaching and developing your team by identifying their strengths, development areas and training needs. You will look after a team across various levels from Buying Assistant through to Senior Buyer. 

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • Experienced in working for a fast paced e-commerce retailing business. Relevant Buying Experience at a similar senior level, working with large international Fashion brands for at least 8+ years

  • As a strong leader, you are strategic and are able to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. You understand and are motivated by  the challenges of the fashion e-com business. You pride yourself in your leadership skills with relevant experience leading a large team

  • You have expertise in spotting trends and are brave enough to take strategic buying decisions. You have a history of successfully implementing new process to become more efficient and customer-centric

  • Strong analytical skills are required to be successful in the role and strong business acumen in decision making. 

  • Negotiation is in your blood, and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders. You have mastered both written and spoken negotiations and come with a track record of successful negotiations.

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 up to 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

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us

Recruiter

Nicolas Groß

nicolas.gross@zalando.de

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