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Are you an experienced buyer with a passion for sourcing, negotiation and product development? Then this is your chance to join a skilled and committed Buying- and Design team working with knitwear.
We are looking for an experienced Buyer, who can contribute to the continuous development of our volume collections called BOOSTER & NOOS (Never Out of Stock) for Knitwear products in VERO MODA.
JOIN OUR BUYING- AND DESIGN TEAM
You will become part of a dedicated and creative team of 10 buyers and designers working together to create strong knitwear collections for VERO MODA. The team is characterized by an informal and inspiring atmosphere, where we collaborate closely to translate the latest trends into commercial products. In our Knitwear team, we value a positive and free atmosphere, so it is important that you contribute with enthusiasm and team spirit.
THE ROLE
In this role, you'll be tasked with developing and procuring knitwear products in close collaboration with our design and buying team as well as our suppliers. You'll ensure we achieve the optimal mix of styles, quality, price, and delivery, reflecting the VERO MODA DNA, values, and our customers' expectations. Drawing on your business insight and negotiation skills, you'll innovate new styles and negotiate terms regarding pricing, quality, and delivery with our suppliers. Sustainability is at the heart of our business, so you'll also work alongside our global sourcing offices to build and optimize relationships with international suppliers while staying informed about emerging qualities and market opportunities.
More specifically your tasks will among others include:
- Developing and creating collections in close cooperation with designers and suppliers
- Establishing and maintaining strong supplier relations
- Negotiating quality, price and delivery with international suppliers
- Following-up on production and deliveries
- Participating in supplier trips and visits
- Sourcing of new qualities in close cooperation with our suppliers and sourcing offices
- Continuously ensuring high level of quality control
YOUR BENEFITS
- You become part of a highly motivated and passionate team in our Buying- & Design department
- We care about your development, so we will support you in gradually take on tasks and responsibilities that allow you to grow on a personal as well as professional level
- You become a part of an international and dynamic work environment characterized by an energetic and can-do attitude with colleagues who believe that the sky is the limit, when we pull together
YOUR PROFILE
As a person, you are independent, proactive and structured, enabling you to stay on top of the situation in a fast-paced and creative environment. It is in your nature to challenge and inspire your surroundings and you thrive in an exciting, international fashion company. You possess good communication, negotiation and collaboration skills, establishing positive relations, both internally and externally. A true team player.
Qualifications:
- Education within buying
- A minimum of 2-3 years of buying experience within the fashion industry
- Experience with knitwear and/or NOOS products is considered an advantage
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
If you have any questions in relation to the position, you are welcome to contact Lise Gransgaard via phone +45 30 85 31 78. Otherwise, upload your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than the 28th of March 2025. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis, and reserve the right to remove the ad, when we have found the right candidate.
Workplace: Aarhus C, Denmark
Travel: Appx. 10-15 days of travel a year
ABOUT VERO MODA
Fashion is something we do together – a collective sense of togetherness and belonging.
VERO MODA is BESTSELLER's first fashion label and one of the most recognisable high-street European fashion brands - appealing to all generations, with an authentic and honest expression of style. Our consumer is defined – not by age – but by lifestyle. They are a group of individuals with their own preferences and identity.
We are driven by a collective mindset; that our knowledge, passion and craftsmanship must serve to provide better fashion and create a sense of confidence and free feel. Our clothes infuse a mentality of belonging - and more importantly, a sense of empowerment. Indications of the world, we want to create.
And the heritage from 1987 still runs through every design stitch. But now, join us on our journey to the now & next.
WE ARE VERO MODA – Now & Next.
VERO MODA is part of the worldwide fashion company BESTSELLER. Visit www.veromoda.com or www.bestseller.com.