Retail Buyer

DOUGLAS is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The company is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,850 stores.
With unparalleled size and access to customers, DOUGLAS is the partner of choice for brands and offers a selected range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, make-up, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the company’s strategy “Let it Bloom – DOUGLAS 2026”.
The winning business model is underpinned by DOUGLAS’ omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the fiscal year 2022/23, DOUGLAS generated sales of 4.1 billion euros and employed around 18,000 people across Europe.

• Minimum work experience: 4 years
• Proven experience as a retail buyer: minimum 2 years
• Outstanding communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Negotiation abilities
• Up to speed with purchasing best practices
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Adaptability to changing work environment
• Resistance to Stress
• Team working spirit
• Business-oriented attitude
• Pro-active spirit, solution-oriented
• University Degree in Economics or relevant field

• Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
• Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of these products
• Negotiate terms of agreements targeted by the company to achieve the best deal
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
• Monitor stock levels and make sales estimation for the brands
• Correlating buying quantities to the agreed marketing plans
• Monitor Campaigns
• Maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing