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Buying Manager Menswear Tailoring & Woven

On-site in Utrecht·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

WE Fashion

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Our summary

Salary: €5,000 - €6,500 a month
Languages: Dutch

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have extensive experience within Menswear Buying and possess demonstrable expertise in Tailoring and Suits.
You have in-depth technical knowledge of suit construction, fabrics, fits, silhouettes, and finishes, and you know how to translate these into commercially successful products.
You have experience in independently managing a product category, from collection development and supplier negotiations to pricing, margins, and commercial results.
You possess strong commercial insight, understand the needs of the menswear customer, and follow market developments and trends closely.
You get energy from guiding and supporting other Buyers, provide clear direction, and are an accessible sparring partner.
You are entrepreneurial, proactive, and hands-on, and you possess strong organizational and communication skills.
You know how to collaborate effectively with Design, Merchandising, and suppliers to collectively achieve the best results.
You have excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
You are available for at least 36 hours per week.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A salary that matches your knowledge, education, and experience.
A laptop and phone.
A travel allowance, 25 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, standard 20% shop discount, a pension scheme, and an extensive package of collective insurance.
An annual 'Moments that Matter Day': an extra day off that you can use on a day that holds special meaning for you.
Continuous learning and development, both professionally and personally. Through our WE® Academy, we offer various education and training opportunities that you need to excel.
A discount on your gym membership, the possibility to participate in bootcamp and/or boxing classes at a reduced rate, and free fruit at our head office.
Fun team outings, BBQs, and much more!

The role

As Buying Manager Menswear Tailoring & Woven, you combine your passion for product with commercial expertise and operational leadership. You hold ultimate responsibility for our Suits collection and, in addition, coordinate and support the Buyers within our Tailoring & Woven categories.

With your in-depth knowledge of tailoring, you know exactly what distinguishes a good suit. From fabric choice and construction to fit, finishing, and pricing: you translate your product knowledge and market insights into a contemporary, high-quality, and commercially successful collection.

Additionally, you are the operational point of contact for the Buyers within Tailoring & Woven, including Shirts, Accessories, and Outerwear. You provide direction, help set priorities, and support colleagues in making the right product-related and commercial choices. With your hands-on mentality, you bring structure, stimulate collaboration, and ensure cohesion between the different categories.

You work closely with Design and Merchandising to establish a consistent and commercially strong collection. You also build sustainable relationships with suppliers, negotiate the best terms, and safeguard our quality and CSR standards throughout the entire procurement process.

In this role, you report directly to the Director Menswear.

WE WORK FOR YOU

With your product expertise, commercial insight, and entrepreneurial attitude, you contribute to strengthening and further growing our Menswear collections. Naturally, this comes with its own rewards. You work for WE®, WE work for you. For you, that means:

About WE Fashion

Industry: Apparel retailers

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About the company & team

As a fashion lover, of course you have known WE Fashion for a long time. But did you also know that we are a successful Dutch multi-channel brand that is in full transition to becoming not only the best fashion retailer, but also the fashion e-tailer of Western Europe? The fashion world is always in motion! And that makes WE Fashion the place where you get the chance to see trends, respond to them, or create them yourself.

But we don't stop there: we continue to search daily for growth opportunities, also regarding socially responsible and sustainable business practices. Because WE Care. That is why development, improvement, and creation never stand still with us. WE Fashion is the place where you get the chance to innovate and grow personally. Good ideas? Let yourself be heard and become a trendsetter!