(Senior) Buyer - Exclusive Collections (Private Label) (m/f/d) chez ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG

At ABOUT YOU, the Exclusive Collections team develops limited capsule collections in close collaboration with celebrities, influencers, and creatives. Each collection captures the individual style of our partners while reflecting current cultural and fashion trends. Our creative team in Berlin leads the entire process from development to launch. Made up of experienced designers, apparel technicians, and buyers, the team closely monitors emerging trends and identifies potential bestsellers early on. 

As a (Senior) Buyer (m/f/d) in our Exclusive Collections (Private Label) area, you are responsible for developing womenswear and menswear collections in collaboration with well-known influencers from the fashion industry.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position starting on February 1st.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and develop seasonal collections in close collaboration with management and the brand building team
• Drive end-to-end product development and design together with different fashion influencers
• Oversee buying, production, and quality control processes
• Lead negotiations with international suppliers regarding pricing, specifications, quality standards, timelines, and deliveries
• Analyze product performance and identify opportunities for improvement and growth
• Ensure smooth workflows and continuously optimize processes
• Provide professional guidance to a small buying team

Requirements: 

• Degree in business administration, textile management, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in private label buying
• Background in fast fashion, young fashion, or commercial fashion brands
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, materials, and production quantities, with an excellent sense for trends, competition, and pricing strategies
• Really good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
• Modern & dog-friendly office in the city centre with a variety of food options for lunch breaks
• Fresh fruit, vegetables & drinks in the office
• Exclusive employee discounts for our online shop
• Subsidised EGYM Wellpass membership & discounted gym memberships
• Growth and development opportunities through our AY Academy (including language courses, health & wellbeing, Meet the Teams)
• Mobility allowance and monthly allowance for Swapfiets

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU
We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

We look forward to receiving your application - preferably online via our application portal. This way we can guarantee a faster process and it is also very easy for you to upload your application documents! :-)