Buyer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hamburg, Hybrid, Remote, Germany

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 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 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 work closely with our Leadership team. This position is vital for establishing a strong supply base and growing smatch’s market presence and will report directly to one of our founders. 

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 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
  • Maintain strong, loyal relationships with brand representatives and partners
About you
  • Extensive experience in buying, specifically within the off-price apparel, footwear, and accessories industry
  • Strong network within the industry and familiarity with alternative sourcing channels
  • Comprehensive understanding of merchandise and category management across various product types
  • Proven ability to negotiate effectively and close deals
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Willingness to travel for meetings with brands and suppliers
  • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in German is a strong advantage. Additional languages such as Italian, Spanish, Arabic, or French are a plus
  • Based in Hamburg or elsewhere in Germany, with regular visits to the office in Hamburg
What’s in it for you
  • Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary appreciating your impact at smatch
  • Dynamic Team Environment: Join a cross-functional, international, and diverse team. Participate in a variety of our regular team events, creating an enjoyable and connected workplace culture
  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Benefit from an annual personal development budget and from the hyper-growth trajectory, also regarding personal learning and increasing responsibility
  • Generous Vacation Package: Enjoy 27 vacation days annually, with an extra day for each year of service, up to 30 days, ensuring a strong work-life balance
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Take advantage of flexible home office options and working hours that fit your lifestyle and personal needs
  • Active Lifestyle Benefits: Stay active and healthy with our partnership with UrbanSportsClub, offering a reduced rate for a variety of sports
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.

To be considered for this role, please apply via the ‘Apply’ button only. While we appreciate your interest in our company, registering on our platform in addition to applying isn’t necessary unless you fit our customer base, and can unintentionally affect our internal processes, so we kindly ask you to refrain from doing so.
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