Head of Buying (m/f/x)

1 Head of Buying (m/f/x) Your tasks * Develop and execute the overall buying strategy, aligning category plans, assortments and private label development with company objectives, market trends, and customer demand * Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing buying team, establishing clear KPIs, performance management processes and a culture of continuous growth and accountability * Own category performance across all divisions, ensuring achievement of sales, margin and stock targets * Lead assortment planning, trend forecasting and product selection, translating market insights into commercially successful cycle plans * Manage end-to-end seasonal buying cycles, ensuring timely product selection, order placement and optimal inventory levels while maximizing stock turnover and minimizing markdown risk through agile supply chain management * Build and maintain strategic partnerships with brands, suppliers and key stakeholders, negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures and exclusive product opportunities * Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data & Ordner Management, Marketing and Retail and Online Sales teams to ensure aligned planning and seamless execution * Monitor competitor activity and market dynamics within the streetwear, boardsports and fashion retail landscape, identifying opportunities to strengthen commercial performance Our requirements * Bachelor's degree in Fashion & Management, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field with several years progressive buying experience * Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of managing large-scale sales volumes and delivering profitability * Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, structure, coach and develop high-performing teams * Deep passion for fashion, streetwear and boardsports, with a strong understanding of, and continuous curiosity for, consumer behavior, market trends and the art of assortment curation * Proven ability to build and optimize customer-centric assortments that are differentiated and on trend, making calculated, trend-driven buying decisions using a test-build-invest approach * Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, capable of translating vision into execution in a fast-paced retail environment * Advanced analytical, negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to leverage sales data and market insights to maximize opportunities * Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills * Entrepreneurial, adaptable and technologically curious, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and a drive to embrace new tools and ways of working We offer you * The minimum salary according to the applicable collective agreement is € 3.698,56 gross per month for a 40-hour work week, based on full fulfillment of the job profile. The actual compensation will, of course, be based on your individual qualifications and relevant professional experience. * Employee discount, as well as Friends & Family discount * Opportunities for professional development and training * Flexible working arrangements (working hours, home office options, use of other office locations, sabbatical) * Company values that focus on communication, recognition, and involvement in the decision-making process * Employee events and team-building initiatives * Christmas and birthday gifts * Dog-friendly (dogs are welcome companions in our office) * Sense of community and a casual, open-minded atmosphere * Employee Assistance Programs * Meal allowance * Leisure activities in snowboarding, freeskiing, surfing, and skateboarding Start effective immediately Employment extent Full-time Location Vienna, Graz or Schladming https://corporate.blue-tomato.com/de/job/head-of-buying-m-f-x-wien-graz-schladming / Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als Head of Buying (m/f/x) betr...