Junior Buyer – Food & Beverage

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Junior Buyer, you will join a high-performing team to support product development and internal production matters within Westwing's furniture category. You will contribute to the end-to-end buying process, gaining hands-on experience in supplier management, product development, and procurement. Working closely with our Creative, Quality, Supply Chain Management, and Merchandising teams, you will help bring inspiring products to life while supporting commercial decisions and ensuring alignment with our compliance and sustainability standards. This position is permanent and located in Munich.  WHAT YOU'LL DO * Support the sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers * Drive the product development processes in collaboration with internal and external partners * Support price negotiations and commercial evaluations * Manage order placement, tracking, and procurement activities, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, including sustainability targets * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery * Leverage AI and automation tools to optimise procurement workflows  YOU COME WITH * A Bachelor's degree in Business or another relevant field, and first experience in e.g. Buying, Sourcing or Procurement * Initial exposure to negotiation or a strong interest in developing negotiation skills  * Strong interest in furniture, design, and Home & Living trends  * Good commercial understanding and analytical mindset with a proactive attitude, combined with strong organisational skills and attention to detail  * Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders  * Fluency in English; German skills are a plus WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: * A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration * An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone * A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen * Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas * 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create * A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect * Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers * Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care * Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet * Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl * One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower * Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. DEPARTMENT Buying & Partnerships

The Role… Reporting to the Junior Buyer and Product Developer, the Buying Admin Assistant will play a key supporting role in the purchasing and product development strategy for Soho Home, bringing bespoke products to the retail marketplace. As Buying Admin Assistant for Soho Home, you will support the team to optimize all key functions across the buying and product development department, to ensure each brief is executed to a high standard and hits all KPI’s. Main Duties… * Provide administrative support to the Buying & Product Development department * Manage all administrative tasks along the critical path and product lifecycle * Maintain an awareness of the development critical path, supporting the team to ensure key calendar milestone are always met * Ensure key product information across all internal platforms is up to date and accurate * Update and maintain the seasonal development tracker, ensuring all key data throughout development is input * Support in the department trade preparation * Assist in compiling competitive analysis reports and other preparations required for seasonal sign-off meetings * Assist in all preparations required for prototype and finalisation meetings – Presentation boards, range management documents, and physical set up of the showroom space. Oversee all logistical elements to ensure samples are on time and in place for key meetings. * Take responsibility of all sample requests and shipments in line with department demands, liaising with suppliers as required * Manage samples across all sites (office, warehouse, showroom). Ensuring all samples are readily available and accessible * Ensure approved samples are passed to the Creative team in a timely manner for photography * Create sample SKUs and labels for all development and photography samples as required * Via the supply base, request and record all Product Specification Sheets, accurately copying the data to all internal platforms * Proactively manage customer service queries to drive the best resolution * Coordinate and manage sample sales with the wider Buying and Product Development team as and when required What We Are Looking For.. * An excellent communicator both written and verbally, with strong interpersonal skills * Naturally collaborative * A creative problem-solver, innately curious with the confidence to challenge current practices and prompt positive change * Strong organisational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy * Results-orientated * Upholds a mature and professional demeanour at all times * Enjoys working in a changing environment, able to demonstrate agility when responding to industry trends and evolving demands as Soho Home expands into new markets * Excellent time management skills * Ability to keep calm under pressure, always retaining a friendly and positive can-do attitude * Some product development and commercial buying experience preferred but not essential Benefits… Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career. * Soho Friends Membership * 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rates * Private Health and Dental Care * Weekly Pay * Life Assurance * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In Office Dog Policy on Fridays * Season Ticket Loan * Christmas Office Closure * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.