Job Description

At Lyko, purchasing isn't a support function, it's how we grow. With over 87,000 products and more than 1,000 brand partners, our assortment is our biggest competitive advantage. Without the right suppliers, the right deals and the right people managing those relationships, we simply can't reach our goals as a company. That's not an exaggeration, it's just how we're built. We're in a phase where the decisions we make in purchasing today will shape what Lyko looks like tomorrow. Sounds like something that would tickle your fancy? Keep reading!

Curious to learn more about Lyko?
We're on a mission to take over the world, at least the world of beauty 😉. We currently offer the widest selection of haircare and beauty products on the market and we're the leading beauty e-commerce company in the Nordics. With over 30 stores across Sweden, Norway and Finland, state-of-the-art production facilities, well-equipped warehouses, a robust 3PL solution, a growing B2B sales division and 16+ of our own brands. Maybe you've seen our new fabulous stores just opened in Kalmar and Charlottenberg. Make sure to check us out further on our career pages or maybe head out and check out our assortment!

What you'll do 💄
We're not looking for someone to just manage suppliers. We're looking for a sharp, curious and commercially driven partner who sees the bigger picture, dares to challenge the ordinary and wants to shape the future of beauty retail with us. As our Buyer, you'll own the full supplier relationship, from day-to-day collaboration to long-term strategic growth, working across all our markets and taking charge of some of our top-performing global brands. You'll act as the key link between our commercial teams and suppliers, making sure every campaign, contract and collaboration delivers value for all parties.

In other words, you will:

• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers and brands
• Lead campaign activations and joint marketing initiatives
• Own contract negotiations and annual agreements — and push hard when it matters
• Follow up on KPIs and sales performance, and take action when needed
• Drive category growth through creativity, analysis and strong commercial insight
• Work closely with the cross-functional team to ensure assortment is up to date and stock align with campaign plans and category priorities

Who you are ✨
We're not just looking for a Buyer. We're looking for someone who understands that great supplier relationships don't just happen, they're negotiated, built and developed with real commercial intent. Someone who can mix creativity with commercial instinct, manage complex negotiations like a pro and bring fresh energy to one of Lyko's most dynamic teams. We would say that you're a natural relationship builder with sharp commercial instincts and a proven track record in negotiations. Someone who can switch between data and dialogue, just as comfortable crunching numbers in Excel as leading a tough supplier conversation with confidence and precision.

You probably recognise yourself here:

• Experience in a buying or category role - the industry matters less than the skills you bring. What counts is that you're comfortable handling sometimes tough conversations and know how to win the supplier over with smart and innovative ideas that work for the both of you.
• You know how to build relationships and handle supplier conversations with confidence, even when they’re tough
• Structured, detail-oriented and reliable - people know that when you own something, it gets done
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of driving supplier growth
• Skilled in Excel and comfortable working with data tools such as BI or similar
• Degree in business, purchasing or a related field
• Naturally proactive, structured and able to handle multiple priorities, we're a company in constant change, so a high degree of self-management and initiative will take you far in this role
• Fluent in English and Swedish

About the role and the team 🤝
As a Buyer at Lyko, you will be a key part of our Purchasing team and report directly to the Global Category Manager. This is a permanent position with a 6 month probation period based in Stockholm, starting as soon as possible or at a mutually agreed date.

We're actively investing in how we work in purchasing, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, not just fill a seat. If you're at a point in your career where you know this world and want to bring that expertise to a progressive, fast-moving company with real ownership and a team that takes purchasing seriously as a business driver, then this is the right move for you!

Apply now — no CV or cover letter needed.

Hey! Don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t tick all the boxes on our (wish) list. We believe that who you are and what skills you have is more important than the number of years of experience ⭐

If this sounds exciting and you're eager to apply - go ahead and do it ASAP! It’s quick and easy. No CV or cover letter needed, instead, we ask you to answer a few questions that are valuable for us in our selection process. Please apply as soon as possible, but no later than 4th of September 2026.

✨ If you have any questions about the role, reach out to Bahar Saeeda, Head of Category at bahar.saeeda@lyko.com. PS. To make sure no personal data ends up in the wrong hands, we don't accept applications via email - just hit "Apply now" to get started. Good luck!