Junior Buyer - Maternity Cover 12 Months (all genders)

As a Junior Buyer in our Footwear category, you’re part of a high performing team. You are responsible for branded buying in control of a sizable portfolio of brands, working together with our Buying Teamlead, Senior Buyers and Senior Merchandise Planner in creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion. This role would suit someone who is already an established Junior Buyer looking for a new challenge. Your responsibilities: · Manage a wide portfolio of brands; · Operational purchasing of defined brands/areas internationally; · Owning brand and division development in line with our strategy, including brand acquisition; · Create strong supplier relationships; · Track and review weekly & monthly financials, identifying necessary actions to achieve KPIs & set strategy; · OTB management; · Supporting the entire order process & providing support to our assistants and buying team; · Open to frequent travel & regularly attending trade fairs; · Compile regular competitive analysis; · Strong stakeholder management across cross category teams such as campaigns/marketing; Qualifications: · A degree in business administration or comparable business training. · 1-2 years‘ of professional experience in operational international purchasing in the men & women fashion footwear sector. · Confidence, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills. · Ability to work autonomously, be results-oriented and be able to think "out of the box”. · Ability to think and act entrepreneurially, analytically and strategically. · Confidence in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders · A high willingness to travel. · Experience in negotiation. · Report preparation and analysis skills. · Data analysis skills and KPI knowledge. · Confidence in using BI reporting tools and MS Office, especially Excel. · Fluent written and spoken business English.