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External Fashion Brand Buyer

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

El Corte Ingles

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Ongoing training for professional development.

- Study aid for employees' children.

- Own medical service.

- Flexible compensation plan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in positions related to purchasing, product, retail, or fashion

• Interest in and knowledge of fashion trends, especially regarding emerging brands oriented toward a youth audience

• High level of English to interact with suppliers and international environments

• Advanced proficiency in Office tools

• Availability to travel nationally and internationally

• Negotiation, analysis, and results-oriented skills

• Proactivity, initiative, and commercial sensitivity to detect business opportunities and new market trends

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SAP, MicroStrategy, or similar management and analysis tools (valuable)

The role

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project waiting for you.

If you are passionate about fashion, trends, and the development of new brands, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Purchasing department. In this position, you will collaborate in the management and evolution of the external brands assortment, contributing to identifying new business opportunities and optimizing collection performance. You will work in close collaboration with suppliers, stores, and internal teams, providing market vision and product sensitivity to guarantee an offering aligned with our customers' needs.

Main duties and requirements.

What you'll do

• Collaborate in the search, selection, and development of new brands and products aligned with the area's commercial strategy

• Negotiate the best commercial conditions with suppliers, guaranteeing the quality, competitiveness, and profitability of the collections

• Participate in the creation and development of the assortment alongside the Buyer, ensuring its adequacy to market trends and needs

• Perform daily sales monitoring, analyzing indicators and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and propose corrective actions

• Supervise and control product samples, preparing the necessary documentation for their presentation, validation, and follow-up

• Manage implementation and replenishment orders, ensuring correct compliance with established deadlines and standards

• Perform supplier follow-up, evaluating deliveries, product quality, and compliance with agreed commitments

• Prepare product sheets, coding templates, and associated documentation, guaranteeing the correct upload and maintenance of information in the systems

• Collaborate in the preparation of promotions and commercial signage, ensuring their correct implementation

• Analyze fashion trends, competitors, and market behavior, staying up to date with new brands and industry benchmarks

• Maintain constant communication with stores and commercial managers, performing periodic visits to understand business needs

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1940
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
  • The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
  • The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
  • As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.

In their own words

Additional information

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

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