Global Buying Graduate - Textile Supply Chain Management

Looking for an opportunity to kickstart your international career within Purchasing?

Trademark Textiles is a full-service textile manufacturer with HQ in Kolding, Denmark. We produce Private Label textiles and related products for customers all over the world. With 20 years of knowledge and experience in the textile industry, we are specialized in socks, T-shirts & underwear for all genders.

Trademark’s new Global Buying Graduate is a position, where you shall assist in procuring textiles for selected customers. Your tasks include developing samples, ensuring a production, in the right specified quality, at competitive prices, and that it is delivered within the given timeline. This means it will be your responsibility to negotiate contracts, prices. You will be part of a young team consisting of colleagues from different nationalities and cultures. 

We offer introduction programs, and ongoing support and sparring to make sure you get the best possible start in the company so you will be well-equipped to handle your own responsibilities.

You will be involved in a wide range of activities across the company value chain and will work closely together with sales, design, and our local Far East offices daily. There will be frequent travelling to the Far East involved in this position. Expected travelling days are around 40-60 days per year. 

We prefer if you:

• Are a curious and proactive individual by nature with a high drive. 
• You are detail oriented. 
• Are not afraid to challenge status quo.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same. 
• Are eager to make the best possible deal every time. 
• Have a flair for "figuring it out" and sees challenges as possibilities.
• Can understand complex problems, and you are adequately persistent to overcome problems on your way. 
• Speak and write English fluently. 
• It is a plus if you have an interest in textiles and supply chain. 

Our international office located in Southern Denmark (Kolding) can offer you a young and flexible working environment. We support staying active with running days, company events, volleyball after work. Your time with us will start with an on-boarding program to make sure you get introduced to all aspects of your job task and will be followed up by continuous sparring with your manager.

What is expected of you:

• A relevant academic degree in international business, management or marketing.  
• That you are able to communicate fluently in English, both written and oral.
• We see it as a positive addition to your qualifications if you have gained international experience during your past work, studies, or travels abroad. 
• Good economic understanding, and a flair for numbers and calculations, and experience with Excel.
• It is expected that you travel 40 - 60 days per year.
• To be a team player and have the ability to work in a highly competitive industry.
• You should have an eye for details.
• We expect you to bring energy, courage to take responsibility, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

If this sounds interesting to you, please upload your application and CV - please apply in English.

Start by agreement, please apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions to the job, please contact HR Manager Christian Dannemann, by phone +45 2560 6634 or email [email protected]. 

We will have ongoing conversations and job interviews with relevant candidates.