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Aarhus C

Buyer for hummel

Are you structured, execution-driven, and ready to take full ownership in a role where you make things happen from start to finish? And do you thrive in an environment where supplier relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and textile expertise go hand in hand?
Then you might be our new Buyer - Teamsport Retail & SMU at hummel!

A Quick Look at the Role

📍 Location: hummel headquarters, Balticagade 20, Aarhus C
👥 Team: Teamsport
🕓 Working hours: Full-time
📅 Application deadline: June 19, 2026

Join the Team!

As a Buyer you’ll become part of the Teamsport & Pro Club Team - a group of dedicated colleagues with diverse backgrounds in purchasing, product development, and supplier management.

We play on the team that has the most fun - and we always play offense! For us, it’s all about taking initiative, supporting each other, and celebrating both the small and big wins. We work closely with our markets, product teams, and experienced suppliers across the globe.

More About the Role and Your Responsibilities

As a Buyer for Teamsport Retail and SMU, you’ll take full ownership of the buying process for two key product categories, ensuring timely execution and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Areas of responsibility:

  • Full ownership of buying for the Teamsport Retail and Teamsport SMU product categories
  • Responsible for the buying timeline for Retail and SMU, taking Tier 2 suppliers into consideration
  • Facilitating demand reviews for Retail orders before order deadlines and aligning with stakeholders in the markets
  • Collaborating with both product managers and garment tech to ensure a smooth production process
  • Monitoring and reporting on relevant KPIs

Key Tasks:

  • Approving bulk fabrics and coordinating on-time samples
  • Ensuring timely follow-up on production plans and on-time delivery
  • Building supplier relations, including supplier visits
  • Handling of claims
  • Creating purchase orders and handling shipping documents

How to Make the Team

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about their field and a true team player. You take responsibility, thrive in collaboration, and are curious about how we can continuously improve – together.
To succeed in the role, we expect that you:

  • Have 4–5 years of experience in the textile industry
  • Have hands-on experience with supplier travel - visiting factories and building relationships on the ground is a natural part of how you work
  • Have experience with ERP systems – preferably Microsoft Navision
  • Have strong skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Speak and write English fluently
  • Are execution-driven and action-oriented - you make things happen
  • Are adaptable and thrive in a high-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Are a strong collaborator who can coordinate with many stakeholders without losing momentum

Welcome to hummel 🐝

At hummel, we’re a strong community built on team spirit, passion, and the will to make a difference.
There’s room for those who take initiative, bring ideas to life, and want to create value – for both the business and their teammates.

With us, you get:

🤝 A strong community with an informal tone
🕓 Flexible working hours – including 1 hour of sport during work hours
🌍 A workplace with strong brand DNA and proud cultural heritage
🐝 An active staff association, hummelbien
⚖️ Space for both ambition and balance

Want to Join the Team?

Send your application and CV via the link below no later than June 19, 2026.
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and may close the posting early if the right player joins the game.

Contact person:

Christina Bagger SlivsgaardTeam Lead Buying

We look forward to hearing from you!

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