THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Our Private Label Team is passionate about fashion and lifestyle. We want customers to find the perfect fashion and lifestyle products, with Private Label's task to put together an on-trend and profitable selection of products. We love creating new products for an attractive Price Point for the Zalando shops, but finding the right trends is only one aspect, as we also need to keep track of our KPIs and processes. Constant exchange with other departments like Design, Product Development, Merchandising, logistics, content and photo production, the onsite team and marketing ensures that we act in line with the whole organisation. In the end, we are all working towards the same goal: to create an excellent experience for our customers at Zalando.
As a Buyer at Zalando Private Label you support the team in product development and collection planning. You will ensure that all necessary development processes are completed at a high quality and also timely to ensure the collection is available for purchase at the right time. You will cooperate closely with our suppliers to negotiate all essential purchase and delivery terms.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Strategic assortment building with product-based analysis and up-to-date market knowledge to underline trading decisions
First contact person for our international suppliers - to negotiate prices and delivery terms
Supervising the critical path from development to order placement and final delivery - to ensure product is timely available for purchase
In season management - work closely with our Planning team in order to ensure that our products are available for purchase
Close cooperation with Design team - to ensure collection is well responding to our customers demand
Exchanging and building successful relationships with other departments, you will work cross-functionally to drive sales and maximise profit
Foster an inclusive & diverse team environment and assortment
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management or an education in a similar area.
You have a professional knowledge (+4 years) in Buying or Merchandising on manager level and passion and interest for world of e-commerce.
You are thriving in fast-paced environments, embracing collaboration and acting proactively. Organising your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate and prioritised accordingly.
You have a strategic mindset with the ability to connect plans to timely and in full delivery.
You have knowledge in MS Office, Google Tools and you are combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover, you have a strong understanding for trends and products.
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
ABOUT ZALANDO
It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry.
