Join us in rebuilding B2B retail and ending waste!
Did you know that 20% of all produced clothes are never worn? Become part of the smatch team to address this major ecological issue of excess stock mismanagement and change the course of the retail industry with us! By joining our B2B Retail Marketplace team as a Senior Buyer you will create a real and lasting impact for the environment while working hand-in-hand with the founders to unlock the $3tr retail excess stock market and experience a scaling venture from day 1!
About the role
This Senior Buyer role is key to driving smatch’s expansion in the European fashion market. Focused on sourcing high-quality inventory at competitive prices, the role will build supplier relationships, negotiate deals, and lead a team. This position is vital for establishing a strong supply base and growing smatch’s market presence. The Senior Buyer will report directly to the founders of smatch.
Key Responsibilities:- Source and secure diverse supply channels, including brands, distributors, and retailers.
- Build and leverage personal networks to expand smatch’s sourcing options.
- Establish and manage business relationships, ensuring consistent quarterly deals.
- Act as senior contact for purchasing, managing supplier negotiations and decisions.
- Oversee budgets to optimize purchasing prices and profitability.
- Apply expertise in (off-price) fashion, footwear, and textiles to guide procurement strategy.Possess a comprehensive understanding of merchandise and category management across various product types.
- Lead and mentor junior buyers as the team grows.
- Maintain strong, loyal relationships with brand representatives and partners.
About us
The smatch team has set out to change the course of the retail industry by finding smarter, more sustainable ways to deal with excess stock: Our private, asset-light B2B marketplace for stock connects retailers and brands who want to discreetly switch channels of commerce partners. smatch’s DNA is a combination of tech, sustainability, and retail: we leverage real-time deep data insights with deep retail expertise to offer a new way to manage excess stock instead of destroying it.
Our founders have deep retail and growth experience, led a multi-billion dollar IPO and a successful startup exit. With previous careers at leading strategy consulting firms, our founders have a strong background in building and commercialising and are looking for you as the skilled colleague for outstanding operations.
