- Location
- Stuttgart Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Purchasing Assistant supports buyers in Breuninger’s lingerie and hosiery department, handling orders, supplier coordination, replenishment, returns, samples and product data. The full-time role is based in Stuttgart, with home office possible and on-site attendance two or three days per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support buyers in the lingerie and hosiery department with administrative processes and serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Enter orders, review order entries and check order confirmations.
- Monitor delivery dates and liaise directly with suppliers.
- Send weekly replenishment orders.
- Process returns and complaints.
- Handle special orders and sample merchandise, and maintain the corresponding item lists.
- Maintain product master data to ensure smooth sales across online and offline channels.
- Act as the central point of contact within the buying team for enquiries from the logistics centre.
Qualifications
- Completed commercial vocational training or an equivalent background.
- Initial experience in retail or a service environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with MS Office is an advantage.
- Good English skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork and a solution-oriented approach.
Skills
Experience
Initial professional experience in retail or a service environment is preferred.
Education
Completed commercial vocational training or an equivalent background.
Workplace
This position is based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Benefits
Voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses; contributions to retirement provision; 30% employee discount, also available to a partner and including dining and hairdressing; additional vacation days from the fifth year; a subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership programmes; workation of up to 30 calendar days per year in selected European countries; the option to obtain additional vacation days through salary conversion, plus a sabbatical option; and the option to lease a bicycle or e-bike through Company Bike. Benefit availability may vary by role and area of assignment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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