THE ROLE & THE TEAM As a Buying Team Lead in the Premium Portfolio you will report into the Premium Head of Buying. You are responsible for creating a clearly defined assortment strategy and taking ownership for its execution and delivery. You plan and manage the budget for this business, you are responsible for leading the buying team and partner relationships and working closely with the Merchandising Team. Our Vision “ to become the starting point for Premium Fashion, we engage and inspire our customers with a curated and exclusive assortment that is showcased in a brand-first authentic way " INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) You develop and execute the strategic direction for the Premium Textile business and implement it alongside internal stakeholders (buying team, marketing, markets, etc.) and partners. You are passionate about the Premium Fashion industry, well-connected, and known for your impeccable reputation. You own the OTB and manage the performance of your category—working closely with Merchandise Planning to drive sales, maximise margin, and optimise inventory turn. You align assortment highlights with Marketing to enable inspiring, story-driven content across on- and off-site channels. You build and maintain strong, trustful partnerships with key brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, and Hugo Boss, creating win-win, sustainable business opportunities. You collaborate cross-functionally across categories, the Partner Program, and ZMS to drive holistic success. You lead and develop your team with passion—fostering growth through coaching, feedback, and targeted development. WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF Experienced in working for a fast paced e-commerce retailing business. Relevant Buying Experience at a similar senior level, working with large international Fashion brands for at least 8 years As a strong leader, you are strategic and are able to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. You understand and are motivated by the challenges of the fashion e-com business. You pride yourself in your leadership skills with relevant experience leading a large team You have expertise in spotting trends and are brave enough to take strategic buying decisions. You have a history of successfully implementing new process to become more efficient and customer-centric Strong analytical skills are required to be successful in the role and strong business acumen in decision making. Negotiation is in your blood, and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders. You have mastered both written and spoken negotiations and come with a track record of successful negotiations. OUR OFFER Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. Employee shares program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services, including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us