(Senior) Buyer Womenswear - Private Label (all genders)
ABOUT YOU
Summary
ABOUT YOU is seeking a (Senior) Buyer for Private Label Womenswear in Berlin for a 12-month parental leave cover. This role involves planning seasonal collections, driving end-to-end product development, overseeing buying and production, and negotiating with international suppliers. Requires 6+ years of private label buying experience, strong commercial awareness, and excellent negotiation skills.
- Location
- Berlin
- Type
- full-time
- Level
- Senior
Company Description
ABOUT YOU is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Based in Hamburg and Berlin, we operate at the intersection of fashion and technology. Our mission is to rethink online shopping and make it personal and seamless. This takes more than good ideas. It takes people who take initiative and challenge the status quo. We believe in flat hierarchies, direct communication, and pragmatic decisions. No long approval chains. Just ownership, trust, and clear responsibility. We work hard, but we also believe in enjoying the ride together - over team lunches, afterwork drinks, company events, or a quick coffee in between meetings. If this sounds like you, ABOUT YOU could be the right place to bring in your perspective.
Job Description
The position is a fixed-term (ca. 12 months) role to cover parental leave.
Plan and develop seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy
Drive the end-to-end product development process, from initial concept and design to final delivery
Oversee buying, production, and quality control processes in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders
Lead negotiations with international suppliers on pricing, product specifications, quality standards, lead times, and delivery terms
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to identify new product opportunities
Analyze product performance, KPIs, and sales data to optimize assortment and drive continuous growth
Manage timelines and critical paths to guarantee on-time product launches
Qualifications
Degree in Business Administration, Textile Management, or a related field
Minimum of 6+ years experience in private label buying, preferably within menswear
Strong background in fast fashion, young fashion, or commercially driven fashion brands
In-depth knowledge of fabrics, materials, sourcing, production processes, and lead times
Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for trends, pricing strategies, and market positioning
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a hands-on mindset
Fluent in English
Nice To Have
- German and additional languages are a plus
Additional Information
Your perks at a glance: Visit our benefits page.
Simply apply online via our career page - we will get back to you as soon as possible!
A Place Where You Can Be You
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.
Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.
(Senior) Buyer Womenswear - Private Label (all genders)
ABOUT YOU · Berlin