Senior Procurement Specialist

vor 2 Wochen


Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland smatch Vollzeit
About the Role

This Senior Buyer position is crucial to driving smatch's expansion in the European fashion market. The role will focus on sourcing high-quality inventory at competitive prices, building supplier relationships, negotiating deals, and leading a team. This position is vital for establishing a strong supply base and growing smatch's market presence.

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.
  • Lead and mentor junior buyers as the team grows.
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to negotiate effectively and close deals.
  • Proficiency in category management and merchandise management.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Willingness to travel for meetings with brands and suppliers.
  • Fluency in German and English is required; Italian or French is a plus.
  • Based in Hamburg or elsewhere in Germany, with monthly visits to the office in Hamburg.
What's in it for you
  • Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package appreciating your impact at smatch with the benefit of overproportionally participating in the future value development.
  • Dynamic Team Environment: Join a cross-functional, international, and diverse team. Participate in a variety of our monthly fun 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

smatch is a private, asset-light B2B marketplace for stock that connects retailers and brands who want to discreetly switch channels of commerce partners. Our 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.



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