Head of Buying - Beauty & Sunglasses (all genders) - #2713052

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

As Head of Buying - Beauty & Sunglasses, you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction and driving the commercial success of our Beauty & Sunglasses category. You will shape a compelling assortment across skincare, makeup, fragrance, haircare, and wellness, while building strong partnerships with key brands and suppliers. As a category leader, you will identify growth opportunities, optimize category performance, and lead a high-performing team to deliver a differentiated customer proposition and sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the category strategy for Beauty & Sunglasses, aligned with overall business objectives and growth ambitions.
• Own the commercial performance of the Beauty & Sunglasses category, including revenue, margin, assortment productivity, and inventory health.
• Identify, onboard, and develop strategic relationships with leading beauty brands and suppliers.
• Drive long-term category growth through assortment planning, trend forecasting, and customer-centric buying decisions.
• Leverage market insights, customer data, and competitive analysis to optimize product selection, pricing, and category positioning.
• Lead negotiations with brand partners to secure the best commercial terms, exclusive launches, and strategic collaborations.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Trading, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Retail teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Foster innovation within the category by identifying emerging brands, trends, and opportunities in the beauty market.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing buying team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
  
  

Requirements

• Extensive buying experience within Beauty, Cosmetics, Skincare, Fragrance, Haircare, Sunglasses or closely related categories, ideally in a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of beauty market dynamics, customer behavior, product trends, and competitive landscape.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial growth through strategic assortment planning, supplier management, and trading decisions.
• Experience managing relationships with both established global brands and emerging market players.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to balance customer needs, brand positioning, and commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
  
  

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.