Assistant Buyer (m/f/d)
Munich Office
Full-time
Permanent employee
JOIN OUR TEAM
As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for aspects of product development, including quality specs and checks, sample follow-up, internal production matters, coordinating photo shoots and marketing samples, as well as placing purchase orders (POs). You will have the opportunity to work with various types of products, such as dining tables and coffee tables. Please submit your application documents in English. This position is limited to 1 year and based in Munich.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Working closely with the category buyer and providing high-level assistance in all daily operational tasks
- Assisting in the entire product development cycle, from professional sample coordination to raising purchase orders
- Collaborating directly with creative and quality teams to ensure excellence during the development process
- Resolving complex warehouse-, quality- and customer service-related queries effectively
- Communicating directly with Asian and European business partners to maintain strong international relations
- Supervising order placements and monitoring internal production tracking for timely delivery
YOU COME WITH
- A solid background in textiles or a relevant commercial field; previous internship or initial work experience in a buying or sourcing office is a plus
- A proactive, structured, and goal-oriented working style with a strong hands-on mentality
- Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a particularly solid command of MS Excel
- Excellent English skills, with German language skills being a distinct advantage
- Openness to innovation and initial experience using AI tools to optimise daily workflows
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:
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.
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