Buyer

Location: Skanderborg, DK

Are you a dedicated buyer with strong negotiation skills? Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where you have the freedom to be creative and taking the lead on creating new opportunities?
Then this is a unique opportunity to grow on a personal and professional level, while delivering tangible business results through optimizing our selection of Jersey and Occasion.

BUILD THE BONDS THAT GROW OUR BUSINESS
You will join a dedicated buying team driven by creating collections with a focus on managing our goals for quality, workmanship, sustainability, and trend level.
You collaborate on a daily basic with colleagues across the Buying, Design, Fitting and Sales teams, but your ability to develop lasting partnerships with our suppliers is equally important.

MAKE YOUR MARK ON TOMORROW’S FASHION
You will be responsible for the development and purchase of our Jersey & Occasion collections in collaboration with relevant stakeholders both internally and externally. You develop new styles and negotiate prices, qualities, and deliveries with suppliers. Sustainability is the key to our business, and in close cooperation with our sourcing departments around the world, you develop and optimize the relationship with our international suppliers, and always keep yourself updated on new qualities and opportunities on the market. The goal is to get the department to reach new heights, to which you contribute with your experience and creativity. More specifically your tasks will among others include:

• Developing and creating collections in close cooperation with our designers and suppliers
• Establishing and maintaining strong supplier relations
• Negotiating quality, price and delivery with international suppliers having our sustainability goals in mind
• Following-up on production and deliveries
• Participating in sales meetings & supplier visits
• Sourcing of new qualities in close cooperation with our sourcing offices
• Continuously ensuring quality control

YOUR BENEFITS

• At VILA, we are ambitious together, with a winner mentality, where the sky is the limit, and everyone is eager to help each other succeed.
• You will join an international environment that prioritizes creating a supportive and welcoming community for everyone, and you will experience a united, fun, and vibrant atmosphere where everyone is part of our Family of Fighters.
• Our family-oriented culture fosters a sense of belonging, meaningful connections, and strong relationships.
• Flexible work hours and the opportunity to work remote is an integral part of our culture because we value work-life balance and encourage employees to prioritize their personal lives while still maintaining a strong work ethic.

YOUR PROFILE
You are an ambitious Buyer with good business acumen, negotiating skills and understanding of quality, price, and trends. As a person, you are independent, proactive, and structured, enabling you to stay on top of the situation in a fast-paced and creative environment. You possess good communication and collaboration skills, establishing positive relations, both internally and externally and act as a role model. We are looking for someone who brings the following qualifications to the job:

• An educational background within buying
• Knowledge of the fashion industry – and preferably experience with jersey & woven products
• Solid numeracy and business understanding
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
If you have any questions in relation to the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Buying Manager Camilla Kjær Stausholm Lauersen at +45 5215 3611. Otherwise, send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than 23 October 2024. We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the ad when we find the right candidate.

EMPLOYMENT
The position is a maternity cover with an expected duration of one year. However, for the right candidate, this could be the starting point for a long-term career at VILA.

ABOUT VILA
The design philosophy of VILA is based on a feminine approach to fashion, uniting femininity and trend insights. VILA’s signature style is discovered in the mix of prints, delicate cuts and fine details. VILA was established in 1994 as part of BESTSELLER, a 100% family- owned company founded in 1975.Today, VILA is sold through 100+ chain stores all over Europe and 2000 multi-brand stores. VILA also covers vila.com and shop-in-shop. For more information, please visit www.vila.com or www.bestseller.com.