Purchasing Manager (m/f/d) Guimaraes

Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)
Braga
Guimaraes, Braga, Portugal

Join the MIKUTA team as a Purchasing Manager and help us buy the most amazing products to maximize our growth and profitability. If you’re passionate about transforming data into action and thrive in a
- paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The MIKUTA brand was founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens White, starting in 2017 with a small jewellery line, which later expanded to clothing in 2019. MIKUTA is a young, wild &
- inspired fashion brand for modern women with a glimpse of rock’n’roll. MIKUTA is currently one of the
- growing
-
- consumer brands in the fashion market.

Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal. We are currently working with Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter Collection cycles and soon grow to a product portfolio of more than 400 products.

At MIKUTA, we believe in delivering an amazing customer experience throughout the entire journey. We want every customer to feel special and valued, reflecting the true essence of our brand in every interaction.

About The Job

We're looking for a dedicated and organised purchasing manager to join our team! In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with the Design and Product Development teams hand in hand, supporting decision making both operational and strategically. This role is all about supporting product lifecycle through planning, forecasting, implementing and motorizing. You’ll be preparing and monitoring budgets, analyzing and reporting products performance and handling orders with suppliers, ensuring all info is accurate and
-
- date.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and share a budget for assigned product categories, ensuring the desired product mix (color, retail price, delivery date, seasonability).
2. Monitor real purchasing to ensure it matches the agreed budget for the season, in all dimensions.
3. Define product quantities and retail prices for specific product categories.
4. Establish markup strategy for specific product categories and support product development team achieving it.
5. Follow a buying calendar, ensuring all orders are sent in time, minimizing delays and finding solutions with internal and suppliers teams.
6. Analyze category performance on sales, stock, purchasing and profitability, identifying opportunities and recommending corrective measures.
7. Handle relationship with suppliers by sending PO, reviewing and approving deadlines as well as other operational/logistic issues they would need assistance on.
8. Ensure all purchasing info (orders, delivery dates, production and retail prices, etc) are
   -
   - date in multiple MIKUTA platforms.
9. Work closely with management in developing transformational projects in buying.

About You

1. Fluent in English & Portuguese, both written and spoken.
2. University degree in Engineering and Industrial Management, Management, Economics or similar areas.
3. Experience in similar areas (minimum) 1 year.
4. Solid numerical and analytical ability.
5. Good knowledge of Excel.
6. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments.
7. Ability to think on your feet and provide solutions to both managers and related teams.
8. Ready to thrive in a
   - paced, dynamic and stimulating environment.

APPLY FOR THE JOB

Join the MIKUTA team and help define the next chapter of our fashion story. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity and meaningful customer experiences.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the MIKUTA spirit. Take a moment to explore our Instagram and website for a glimpse into our world. When applying, please share a brief note on why you feel you’re the perfect fit for MIKUTA. We can’t wait to hear from you!