Buying Manager

Are you passionate about procurement, strategic negotiations, and ensuring smooth supply chain operations? Do you excel at securing the best deals, optimizing costs, and ensuring the seamless flow of products? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

At SAYSKY, we're on a mission to craft high-performance apparel that empowers a global tribe of runners. As our Buying Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our supply chain is efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, without ever compromising on quality and sustainability. This isn't just about buying; it's about driving operational excellence and contributing to SAYSKY's continued growth and success.

Role Overview

As the Buying Manager at SAYSKY, you will be responsible for ensuring every aspect of procurement and logistics to ensure timely and seamless operations from start to finish. Your expertise in negotiating favorable terms and optimizing costs will directly impact SAYSKY's ability to deliver premium products to runners worldwide.

In this role, you'll oversee the end-to-end buying process, including supplier agreements and inbound logistics – it will require meticulous attention to detail and a holistic approach to operations.

You'll work closely with our Production and Sales teams to meet timelines, avoid delays, and optimize inventory levels. This is the perfect position for someone who thrives on strategic thinking, excels in detailed organization, and is driven by the opportunity to hands-on contribute to a fast-growing brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute buying strategies that secure the best pricing and terms while maintaining uncompromised quality.
2. Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs, maximize value, and strengthen relationships.
3. Analyze cost breakdowns for each style to ensure competitive and sustainable pricing.
4. Collaborate with fabric mills to negotiate fabric pricing based on order volume and growth forecasts during the greige booking process.
5. Work closely with the Production and Sales teams to ensure accurate and timely order placements, avoiding delays in the supply chain.
6. Optimize logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective shipping (with a focus on reducing the environmental footprint), optimizing freight costs, and tracking shipments to align with product launches and retail deadlines.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in buying, procurement, and supply chain management, preferably within the fashion or technical apparel industry.
2. A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to take full ownership of procurement and logistics processes, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
3. Proven negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms with fabric mills, garment makers, and other suppliers.
4. Knowledge in how to optimize costs and drive business growth.
5. Familiarity with tools for analyzing stock and sales data, with high proficiency in Excel and preferably experience with Business Central.
6. Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, supply chain management practices, and inventory tracking systems.
7. Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
8. Passion for detail, with a solution-oriented mindset and a drive to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
9. Proactive with a driven attitude and a strong commercial mindset.
10. Willingness to travel occasionally to visit suppliers and oversee quality assurance.
11. A genuine alignment with SAYSKY's mission, values, and passion for run culture.

What We Offer:

1. Be part of an ambitious growth company, which is one of the leading players in the global run culture and niche industry.
2. Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
3. Casual and sporty spirit in the office, where passion is the fuel that drives us all.
4. Headquarters in Østerbro, conveniently close to metro, trains, and buses.
5. Competitive salary based on qualifications, with pension and health insurance.
6. State-of-the-art gym facilities with changing rooms and showers.

Application Process

The application deadline is February 28th, but applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If we find the right candidate, we may close the position before the deadline.

Please send your CV and application to our Head of Design, Dorte Hildebrandt, at job@saysky.dk with the subject line: "Buying Manager –[Your Name]" as soon as possible. For inquiries about the position, use the same email address.

Preferred start date: April 1st.

We look forward to welcoming you to the SAYSKY family.

Founded in 2013, SAYSKY has grown into one of the leading players in the global niche running industry, uniting a worldwide running tribe – bound by passion, purpose, and a shared drive to move forward.

At SAYSKY, we're driven by a relentless commitment to creating high-performance, top-quality products infused with a casual Scandinavian attitude. We're not just redefining what running apparel can look like – we're shaping what it means to be part of a running culture.

At SAYSKY, we celebrate the power of running to bring people together – no matter where they come from, how fast they are, or how far they go. Whether racing through city streets, exploring new trails, or simply embracing the freedom of running, we're committed to moving forward together.

Today we serve 150+ running retailers in more than 30 countries, while shipping worldwide from saysky.com. The SAYSKY HQ team currently consists of 20+ passionate people who go to work every day with a mission to get people running with SAYSKY – whether that means becoming part of our tribe or discovering how our products elevate every run.