I am a visionary and strategically adept buyer and manager with over 26 years of experience, especially in the fashion industry. With a passion for innovative solutions and a keen sense for market requirements, I develop purchasing and business strategies that strengthen market positions, increase efficiency, and boost revenue. My expertise spans product and process development, supplier sourcing, and optimization of business processes. As an experienced leader, I motivate teams to peak performance and successfully implement strategic projects. My holistic approach combines strategic and operational excellence, creating value beyond the fashion industry.

Agnes Nowaczynski

I am a visionary and strategically adept buyer and manager with over 26 years of experience, especially in the fashion industry. With a passion for innovative solutions and a keen sense for market requirements, I develop purchasing and business strategies that strengthen market positions, increase efficiency, and boost revenue. My expertise spans product and process development, supplier sourcing, and optimization of business processes. As an experienced leader, I motivate teams to peak performance and successfully implement strategic projects. My holistic approach combines strategic and operational excellence, creating value beyond the fashion industry.

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I am a visionary and strategically adept buyer and manager with over 26 years of experience, especially in the fashion industry. With a passion for innovative solutions and a keen sense for market requirements, I develop purchasing and business strategies that strengthen market positions, increase efficiency, and boost revenue. My expertise spans product and process development, supplier sourcing, and optimization of business processes.

As an experienced leader, I motivate teams to peak performance and successfully implement strategic projects. My holistic approach combines strategic and operational excellence, creating value beyond the fashion industry.

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Language

German
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Buying Fashion at Angela Bruderer AG
February 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Overall responsibility for assortment design and purchasing (fashion, women’s wear, outdoor, shoes, lingerie, accessories). Led a team of 4; planned and managed product photo shoots; responsible for purchasing volume of approx. CHF 16 million; supplier sourcing; price and contract negotiations; conducted market and competition analyses; developed strategic market leadership concepts; budget responsibility and efficient inventory management; member of the executive team with power of attorney; contributed to strategic company management. Achievements: 40% increase in sales and 25% growth in new customers through realignment of the fashion collection.
Freelance Creative Consultant/Business Executive Partner at SACHENBOUTIQUE GmbH, Düsseldorf
November 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Strategic consulting in brand and product development; established strong and consistent brands; supported design and product management teams in collection development; advised on marketable and creative products; optimized company processes in sourcing, purchasing, design, and digitalization; enhanced competitiveness; managed production and quality with a focus on sustainability; developed and implemented sustainability strategies.
Produktmanagement/ Purchasing Women’s Wear at BLUE SEVEN Heinrich Obermeyer GmbH & Co KG, Oberstaufen
May 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Led collection development and implementation (Modern Women, Essential, Fashion Collection). Responsible for trend, color, and theme planning; conducted market analyses; developed products to increase customer loyalty and sales; designed accessories and small leather goods; conducted photo shoots; ensured product quality; compliance with BSCI Code of Conduct.
Head of Design at LERROS Women LERROS GmbH, Neuss
October 1, 2013 - October 22, 2025
Overall responsibility for women’s collection development and design; creative direction and concept creation; collaboration with sales, production, marketing, and controlling; led a design team; budget planning and control; implemented innovative design concepts; strengthened brand position; selected and managed suppliers; ensured product quality and cost adherence.
Knitwear Design / Purchasing at BIBA GmbH, Duisburg
January 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025
Responsible for knitwear collections, pricing, and team leadership.
Head of Knitwear & Design/ Product Management at APR IORI Textilvertriebs GmbH, Münster
April 1, 2010 - October 22, 2025
Jersey and knitwear design, supplier sourcing, key account negotiations.
Designer at APANAGE GmbH, Gelsenkirchen
August 1, 2006 - October 22, 2025
Developed jersey and knitwear collections; international sourcing.
Designer at Betty Barclay GmbH, Nussloch
August 1, 2005 - October 22, 2025
Designed jersey and knitwear collections.
Designer at Klaus Steilmann Gruppe, Bochum
October 1, 2003 - October 22, 2025
Trend collections for knitwear and accessories; international sourcing.
Designer KS -Selection Klaus Steilmann GmbH & Co.KG, Bochum at KS -Selection Klaus Steilmann GmbH & Co.KG, Bochum
March 1, 2002 - October 22, 2025
Collection development for blouses, dresses, and knitwear; international store support.
Freelance Designer / Product Management at Toni Gard Fashion GmbH, Düsseldorf
April 1, 2001 - October 22, 2025
Supported knitwear and accessories design; license management.
Designer at H.F. Chung GmbH & Co.KG, Essen
January 1, 1999 - October 22, 2025
Designed and supervised underwear collections; customer support in Asia.

Education

Diploma in Fashion Design at Accademia Italiana della Moda, Florence/Italy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
State-Certified Clothing Technology Assistant with Vocational Baccalaureate at Technical College for Technology, Cologne
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Costume Design Course
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment