Junior Buyer

Are you a dedicated Junior Buyer with a keen eye for style and a head for business? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategic thinking? If so, then this exciting opportunity as a Junior Buyer at VILA is tailor-made for you!

This role is more than a job; it's your launchpad for personal and professional growth. Master buying and negotiation while driving tangible business results by optimizing our outerwear collection.

BUILD THE BONDS THAT GROW OUR BUSINESS
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your negotiation expertise. You'll work directly with international suppliers, ensuring we secure the best possible quality, price, and delivery terms while upholding our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. Building strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers will be key to your success.

MAKE YOUR MARK ON TOMORROW’S FASHION
You will develop and buy our Outerwear and Tailoring products in close collaboration with our design, pattern, and sales departments. Together, you'll ensure that every piece embodies VILA's DNA of quality, price, trend, and sustainability, meeting our customers' expectations. More specifically your responsibilities include:

  • Developing and creating collections with designers and suppliers
  • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
  • Negotiating quality, price, and delivery with international suppliers, considering sustainability goals
  • Following up on production and deliveries
  • Participating in sales meetings and supplier visits
  • Sourcing new qualities with our sourcing offices
  • Ensuring continuous quality control

YOUR BENEFITS

  • At VILA, we are more than colleagues; we are a family of fighters, driven by ambition and a shared passion for fashion. We prioritize creating a welcoming and supportive environment where your voice is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.
  • We believe in empowering our team members to grow both personally and professionally. You'll receive ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to refine your skills and expand your knowledge within buying.
  • We have a culture that values work-life balance and encourages employees to prioritize their personal lives while still maintaining a strong work ethic.

YOUR PROFILE
With your ambitious approach and business acumen, you are a strong negotiator with an understanding of quality, price, and trends. As a person, you are independent, proactive, and structured, enabling you to stay on top of the situation in a fast-paced and creative environment. You possess good communication and collaboration skills, establishing positive relations, both internally and externally. Additionally, we are looking for someone with:

  • Educational background within buying
  • Knowledge of the fashion industry – preferably experience with outerwear or tailored products
  • Solid numeracy and business understanding
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Camilla Kjær Stausholm Lauersen at +45 5215 3611. Please send your application and CV as soon as possible, no later than 1 July 2024. We review applications on an ongoing basis and hire when we find the right candidate.

ABOUT VILA
The design philosophy of VILA is based on a feminine approach to fashion, uniting femininity and trend insights. VILA’s signature style is discovered in the mix of prints, delicate cuts and fine details. VILA was established in 1994 as part of BESTSELLER, a 100% family- owned company founded in 1975.Today, VILA is sold through 100+ chain stores all over Europe and 2000 multi-brand stores. VILA also covers vila.com and shop-in-shop. For more information, please visit www.vila.com or www.bestseller.com. 

 It all began in 1994, where VILA became part of the family-owned Danish fashion house, BESTSELLER. VILA quickly grew and found its look, feel and core: Designing accessible fashion for young women with a personal style. Located in Jutland, outside the small town Skanderborg, VILA has always stayed true to its mission of creating feminine fashion with focus on quality, design and details. At BESTSELLER, we own it. Every chance. Every challenge. Every choice. We’re the global fashion company that’s fast paced and family run. We’re the business that’s built some of the strongest brands in the industry. By empowering every individual to own their journey, we’ve found the courage to keep getting better. To act more sustainably. To foster diversity and provide equal opportunities. To compete more confidently. And to keep challenging the status quo. Time and time again. We are BESTSELLER - and together, we own it.