(Senior) Apparel Buyer (all genders)

In this role you will own the commercial performance of a brand portfolio and drive buying and assortment strategies within the Product Specialist category. You will strengthen key brand partnerships, lead negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to optimize category coverage and customer-focused assortments. You’ll push process improvements, share best practices, and align buying decisions with company targets to fuel growth. This is your opportunity to shape premium off-price fashion at scale and influence the partner ecosystem in a data-driven, cross-functional environment.

• Own and manage the commercial performance of a portfolio of brands in partnership with Merchandise Planning
• Develop and execute buying and assortment strategies aligned with category targets
• Manage strategic relationships with important brand partners to strengthen and expand them
• Drive existing processes and promote innovation across departments within the business unit
• Oversee buying and order processes including assortment planning and supplier alignment
• Leverage brand partnerships to close assortment gaps and optimize category coverage
• Identify trends and onboard new brands to maintain relevant, customer-focused assortments
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to differentiate assortments
• Lead negotiations with brand partners for optimal terms, quality, and supply reliability
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with brand partners and align with company strategy

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in buying, merchandising, or a commercial role within fashion, retail, or lifestyle categories
• Strong product knowledge, production understanding, and assortment-building skills
• Track record in managing brand relationships and delivering successful assortments
• Advanced analytical skills to translate data into assortment decisions
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated commercial impact
• Deep understanding of market trends, competitors, and customer needs in product specialist segments
• Data-driven and KPI-led decision making
• Confident communicator with ability to present complex topics and collaborate across teams
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
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• confident communicator
• cross-functional collaboration
• relationship building
• analytical thinking
• KPI analysis
• market and trend analysis