Assistant Buyer - Young Fashion Highstreet (all genders)

at  Zalando

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

At Zalando, we are seeking a proactive and trend led Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Highstreet Fashion team. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our product selection and brand strategies. Working closely with our Buyers, you will leverage your keen eye for trends and your deep understanding of the European market to curate a strong lineup of bestseller brands .
As an Assistant Buyer for Highstreet Fashion, you will support the Buying team on product selection and brand strategies. You will work with the Buyer and on your own accounts to negotiate the best terms for the business with suppliers. You will also ensure the ordering process is efficient and compliant with Zalando’s processes and to assist the wider buying team where necessary and working in cooperation with the planning team. You support the team with analysis and trend topics, therefore contributing to the creative and commercial strategy of the unit.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Support the Buyers to Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, discounts, markdown support and ZMS.
• Work closely with the Buyer and planning team to quantify new launch orders
• Work with the planners to analyze performance, making recommendations to the buying team i.e. to keep or discontinue within the business/ products.
• Working with Marketing and PR and to be aware of promotional opportunities during negotiations with suppliers.
• Support your team in operational and functional matters, by creating, maintaining, & sending/cancelling orders and making sure all necessary steps are followed through
• First contact person for our suppliers, next to our buyers, supporting in the set up and allowing smooth workflow
• You have the ability to support building an assortment from a portfolio of brands according to customer needs, with up-to-date market knowledge and the use of relevant platform services.
• Being able to build relationships with brand partners and successfully communicate strategy to brand partners.