Assistant Buyer

JOIN OUR TEAM As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for aspects of product development, including quality specifications and checks, sample follow-up, internal production processes, coordination of photo shoots and marketing samples, as well as placing purchase orders (POs). This position is limited for 12 months and based in Munich. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work in close cooperation with Category BuyersCollaborate directly with the Creative and Quality teams in the product development process for textilesOrganise and take responsibility for photo shoot samples for our productsCommunicate directly with our business partners in Asia and EuropeSupervise order placements and monitor internal production tracking YOU COME WITH A background in textiles or a commercial fieldA proactive, structured and goal-oriented working style, with a strong hands-on mentalityStrong organisational and time management skillsSolid knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel)Excellent English skills (German is an advantage) WHY WESTWING Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose, we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:An inspiring, international, informal, and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your careerA unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our monthly Company All-Hands, feedback channels, and regular Q&A sessions Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per weekUp to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year 30 days of paid holiday per yearA beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace40% off Westwing Collection and 20% off all third-party brands in our shop (each on non-reduced items), a 10% Family & Friends voucher, and Westwing vouchers for special occasionsRegular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and moreHealth and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and moreDiscounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRadCompany daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in MunichSubsidised company pension scheme “Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. Department Buying & Partnerships