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
๐Ÿ“ Location: hummel headquarters, Balticagade 20, Aarhus C
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team: Teamsport 
๐Ÿ•“ Working hours: Full-time
๐Ÿ“… Application deadline: June 19, 2026


Join the Team!

As a Buyer youโ€™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, itโ€™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, youโ€™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

Weโ€™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 โ€“ together.
To succeed in the role, we expect that you:

  • Have 4โ€“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 โ€“ 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 ๐Ÿ

At hummel, weโ€™re a strong community built on team spirit, passion, and the will to make a difference.
Thereโ€™s room for those who take initiative, bring ideas to life, and want to create value โ€“ for both the business and their teammates.

With us, you get:
๐Ÿค A strong community with an informal tone
๐Ÿ•“ Flexible working hours โ€“ including 1 hour of sport during work hours
๐ŸŒ A workplace with strong brand DNA and proud cultural heritage
๐Ÿ An active staff association, hummelbien
โš–๏ธ 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!
 

hummel โ€“ doing good while doing business
We always play to win โ€“ but we do it with heart. At hummel, we combine strong values with business ambition and work every day to create a workplace where people grow, relationships are strengthened, and ideas take flight.

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Deadline:
Contact person:
Christina Bagger Slivsgaard Team Lead Buying
Department:
Teamsport Buying
Location: Headquarter / Balticagade 20, 8000, Aarhus, Denmark
Country: Denmark

About hummel

The story of hummel A/S is the story of the bumblebee, who started to fly back in 1923. Since then, we have conquered the sports business and grown to be an international brand operating in more than 35 markets โ€“ and together, we are on a mission to change the world through sport. We honor the camaraderie, celebrate the wins, and applaud the ability to play, share and enjoy sport throughout life. It is our heritage, and nothing makes us prouder. Through our continued pursuit of growth, we use sport as a universal driver to create a positive impact year after year. In short, we want to become the #1 sports challenger brand by growing our business to do more good. United in our diversity, we are one big team โ€“ and we cannot wait to welcome talented and ambitious players to our starting line-up.

hummel A/S
Balticagade 20, 8000 Aarhus C
Phone: +45 87344800
CVR: 43317032