Buying Coordinator

We're looking for a Buying Coordinator to join us! This role supports the Merchandising team by ensuring smooth, accurate, and timely execution of all buying-related processes. The role safeguards product flow – from purchase order creation to delivery – so that customers receive the right products at the right time. It acts as a central connector between Buying, Development & Production, and Operations, keeping the information those teams rely on clean and current. WHAT YOU WILL DO Your main responsibilities will be to: Prepare and process purchase orders covering products, pricing, quantities, and delivery terms. Coordinate order placement with suppliers, aligning on delivery schedules, lead times, and any specific requirements. Act as the main point of contact for the Development & Production and Operations teams, handling inquiries and tracking orders. Maintain data integrity across inventory systems and PO databases. Administer the purchase order book in line with the approved buying plan. Build purchasing, vendor, and inventory reports and analyses as needed. Update system entries for RRPs, discounts, and local pricing. Support ad hoc tasks and projects. ARE YOU THE ONE? We seek people with most of the following: Academic degree in business, buying, merchandising, or a related field. 2+ years in the fashion industry, with at least two years inside a brand. Experience in administration. Experience in retail buying is a plus. Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. Ability to manage multiple workflows with minimal errors. Proactive, structured, and results-oriented. Strong cross-functional communication skills. HERE'S HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Apply by submitting your CV. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency-based. We review applications continuously, and the position may be filled before the closing date. CONTRACT TYPE & START DATE Contract type: Permanent. Full-time. Location: Gothenburg HQ. Estimated starting date: As agreed. A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset – modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach. Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality. What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange - stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture. Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities. Built on curiosity. Driven by connection OUR VALUES : DROP Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.