Junior Buyer (all genders)

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

As a Junior Buyer in our Footwear category, you’re part of a high performing team. You are responsible for branded buying in control of a sizable portfolio of brands, working together with our Buying Teamlead, Senior Buyers and Senior Merchandise Planner in creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion. This role would suit someone who is already an established Junior Buyer looking for a new challenge.

Your responsibilities:

· Manage a wide portfolio of brands;

· Operational purchasing of defined brands/areas internationally;

· Owning brand and division development in line with our strategy, including brand acquisition;

· Create strong supplier relationships;

· Track and review weekly & monthly financials, identifying necessary actions to achieve KPIs & set strategy;

· OTB management;

· Supporting the entire order process & providing support to our assistants and buying team;

· Open to frequent travel & regularly attending trade fairs;

· Compile regular competitive analysis;

· Strong stakeholder management across cross category teams such as campaigns/marketing;

Qualifications:

· A degree in business administration or comparable business training.

· 1-2 years‘ of professional experience in operational international purchasing in the men & women fashion footwear sector.

· Confidence, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Ability to work autonomously, be results-oriented and be able to think "out of the box”.

· Ability to think and act entrepreneurially, analytically and strategically.

· Confidence in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

· A high willingness to travel.

· Experience in negotiation.

· Report preparation and analysis skills.

· Data analysis skills and KPI knowledge.

· Confidence in using BI reporting tools and MS Office, especially Excel.

· Fluent written and spoken business English.

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.