External Fashion Brand Buyer
This role involves managing and evolving the assortment of external fashion brands. You will identify business opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and analyze market trends.
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Full-time
Per the ad.
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.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Titulación universitaria en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Economía, Comercio Internacional, Marketing o áreas afines.” — per the ad.
Life insurance
Per the ad.
Flexible pay plan
Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
- University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, International Trade, Marketing, or related areas.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing positions within the Children's Fashion sector.
- Previous experience working with private labels or developing product collections.
- Advanced level of English, essential for the management of international suppliers.
- Proven experience in negotiation and management of international suppliers.
- Advanced mastery of Excel and commercial analysis tools.
- Knowledge of the children's fashion market and sensitivity toward trends, product, and the consumer.
- High analytical capacity and results orientation.
- Strategic business vision and autonomy in decision-making.
- Negotiation, influence, and management skills for internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Availability to travel.
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.
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.
At Coconut, we work to develop children's fashion collections that combine design, quality, and trends, offering a differentiated proposal for children and babies that connects with the needs of today's families. We are looking to bring in a Children's Fashion Buyer with consolidated experience in product management and a clear strategic business vision, capable of contributing to the growth and evolution of the brand.
The selected person will have a key role in the definition of collections, the management of international suppliers, and commercial decision-making based on market analysis, trends, and results. We are looking for a profile with sensitivity for the product, negotiation skills, and a results orientation, who enjoys working in dynamic environments and leads the development of a competitive offering aligned with Coconut's positioning.
Main duties and requirements.
- Participate in the definition, planning, and development of the Coconut brand's children's fashion collections.
- Collaborate closely with the Design, Quality, and Planning teams to build a product offering consistent with the brand identity.
-Participate in the preparation and management of the purchase budgets for each campaign.
- Define assortments, quantities, and purchase depth based on commercial objectives and market needs.
-Negotiate with national and international suppliers to guarantee the best conditions regarding cost, quality, service, and delivery times.
- Perform integral follow-up of orders, productions, and shipments, ensuring compliance with established schedules.
- Analyze sales, margins, turnover, and profitability to optimize the performance of the collections.
- Identify children's fashion trends, business opportunities, and competitor movements to enrich the brand's value proposition.
- Manage a high volume of references, guaranteeing the correct execution of the product strategy and the achievement of business objectives.
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.
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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