Purchaser (m/f/d)

Planning, development, and procurement of innovative, market- and profit-oriented assortments in close cooperation with the Category Manager

Market observation and detection of new trends and brands

Analyzing and realizing purchasing-relevant KPIs such as sales, margin, inventory, as well as assortment breadth and depth.

Planning and ensuring attractive product presentation at the POS

Planning offers and participating in marketing measures (brochures, advertisements, events, etc.)

Purchasing activities domestically and abroad (supplier visits, trade fairs)

Close cooperation with internal and external interfaces such as Visual Merchandising, Marketing, branches, E-Commerce, and suppliers

Maintenance and development of supplier relationships to ensure the best quality and to identify opportunities early in assortments and promotions

Close contact with the sales front in German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland

Leadership and development of an assistant

Commercial training with business management further education

Several years of professional experience in purchasing in the Swiss retail/consumer goods market

A strong affinity for design-oriented, urban lifestyle

Flair for trends, innovations, and conceptual assortment design

Strong cooperation skills with negotiation skills and assertiveness

Analytical skills, quick comprehension, strategic thinking, and expertise in determining, evaluating, and interpreting KPIs

Quick comprehension, structured and reliable working style, and pronounced networked thinking

Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus

Good knowledge of English is a prerequisite; French and Italian are a plus

Initiative, healthy assertiveness, and responsibility

Team player with passion and motivation

Online experience

Project experience