Head of Buyig
Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-479
We're hiring: Head of Buying – Kidswear
Are you a strategic thinker with a creative heart and a passion for building standout product collections?
Do you love leading teams, shaping buying strategies, and making a real impact in a fast-growing retail business?
If so, this role might be your perfect fit.
We're looking for a Head of Buying – Kidswear to join our team at Pepco, where you'll have the opportunity to create, lead, and inspire – not just buy.
What you’ll do:
- Define and execute the commercial strategy for the Kidswear category
- Lead and develop a team of passionate buyers
- Manage budgets, category performance, and key KPIs
- Create the collection architecture – from vision to final product offer
- Work closely with planning, quality, logistics, and sales teams
- Spot market trends and turn them into real product ideas
- Drive continuous improvement across processes and team capability
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a senior buying or category management role, ideally in fashion or kidswear
- Proven track record in creating collections, not just buying finished goods
- Strong mix of analytical and creative thinking
- A strategic mind with attention to detail and commercial acumen
- Experience in leading and inspiring teams
- Great collaboration skills – you're used to working cross-functionally
- Fluent English
Location & Travel
- This is a hybrid role based in Poznań, Poland
- Regular business travel across Europe
- Occasional trips to Asia (e.g. for supplier visits or fairs)
Why join Pepco?
We’re one of the fastest-growing retail brands in Europe – and our ambition doesn’t stop. If you're ready to join a high-impact role, in a dynamic, people-first company that’s constantly evolving – let’s talk.
What We Offer
- Strategic Impact. Own and shape the commercial direction of one of our most important categories – Kidswear – with direct influence on Pepco’s success across 18 European markets.
- Creative Freedom: This is not just about buying – it’s about building. Lead the creation of kidswear collections that balance trend, function, and value, backed by your analytical insight and market feel.
- Growth & Scale: Join Pepco – the fastest-growing value retailer in Europe, with over 3,800 stores across 18 countries. Be part of a dynamic company that opens a new store every day and reaches millions of customers monthly.
- Leadership: Take full ownership of your team and category. Work closely with top decision-makers in an open, fast-moving structure that values fresh thinking and collaboration.
- Flexible Work Style: No relocation required – work in hybrid mode with regular visits to our HQ in Poznań, Poland. We support flexibility while keeping strong team connection.
- Rewards & Benefits: Company car, Private medical care, Employee discount in our stores, Access to our benefit platform, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your well-being
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a strategic buyer, a strong and modern leader, and someone who wants to build collections – not just manage orders – we want to hear from you.