Buyer, Clothing

Sportchek; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & retirement

Career growth

Product discounts

Job summary

Sportchek in Laval, QC is seeking a Franchise Buyer to manage key product categories and drive category objectives across banners. You will collaborate with the AVP Purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, pre-book quantities for ads, and lead pricing and promotions decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in sporting goods retail and 3+ years in buying, plus a college/university degree in Business Administration or related field. Bilingual (French/English) is required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sporting goods retail or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of buying experience in sporting goods retail.
• College diploma or university degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the sporting goods retail market.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and franchisees.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing recommendations for each franchise banner.
• Pre-select advertised product styles and determine category budgets.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and terms based on category volume.
• Coordinate product selection committees and franchisee presentations.
• Develop pricing and competitive positioning guidelines for product categories.
• Visit franchise stores and stay informed about market trends.
• Source and purchase promotional items for banners.
• Manage inventory levels, gross margins, and markdown strategies.
• Collaborate with Advertising on catalogs and promos.
• Support franchise stores and suppliers with customer service.
• Lead and develop an analyst on the team.

Skills

Bilingual (Fr/En)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

## Buyer, ClothingApply: Laval, QC: Full time: Posted Today: JR165578**What You’ll Do**Are you ready to be part of a team that is shaping the future of retail in Canada? Driving and adapting to change is essential to our success. The complexity and pace of evolution in the retail industry have increased exponentially in recent years, and we are committed to becoming a leader in this transformation. To achieve this, we focus on innovation at every level of the organization by investing in new technologies, new products, and top talent to propel the Company forward. It is an especially exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies. The Franchise Buyer builds trust and credibility with franchisees, internal business partners, and suppliers to establish strong partnerships that contribute to the success of both the stores and FGL Sports. Working closely with the Associate Vice President, Purchasing, the Franchise Buyer is responsible for managing key product categories and achieving category objectives.**Key Responsibilities:** * Provide purchasing recommendations that meet the needs of each franchise banner.* Pre-select advertised product styles for the various banners, determine purchasing budgets by category and store, and pre-book quantities for advertised products.* Negotiate supplier agreements and terms based on category volume.* Prepare and coordinate product selection committees for the different banners to establish advertising programs.* Prepare and coordinate presentations for franchisees.* Develop pricing and competitive positioning guidelines for each product category.* Visit franchise stores and competitors to stay informed about market trends.* Source and purchase promotional items for the various franchise banners.* Manage inventory levels, gross margins, and markdown strategies across warehouse categories.* Collaborate with the Advertising Department in the development of catalogs and promotional flyers.* Provide customer service support to franchise stores and suppliers.* Demonstrate leadership by contributing to the management and development of an analyst.**What You Bring*** Minimum of 5 years of experience in sporting goods retail or an equivalent field.* Minimum of 3 years of buying experience, preferably within the sporting goods retail industry.* College diploma or university degree in Business Administration or a related field.* Strong knowledge of the sporting goods retail market.* Proven ability to negotiate with both sporting goods industry suppliers and franchisees.* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in a Windows environment.* Bilingualism required (French and English, both written and spoken).* Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively, and ability to work collaboratively and under pressure.* Willingness and ability to travel.**We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:*** Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs* Continuing education programs* Other perks to support your well-being* Career growth opportunities and product discounts #LI-MM2This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.