Buyer

Fitness Superstore; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40 hours per week

Staff discount

29 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Personal use of equipment

Small friendly team

Job summary

Fitness Superstore, the UK’s leading specialist fitness and gym equipment retailer, is hiring an experienced Buyer to join our Head Office Buying Team in Northampton. You will work with the Head of Product Development & Procurement to shape category strategies across treadmills, strength equipment, weights and accessories for home and commercial customers.

You will own selected categories from range planning and supplier selection through to end-of-life, source and negotiate with UK and

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience in retail or ecommerce.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure best prices and terms.
• Excellent numerical and data analysis abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in product data.
• Effective written and verbal communication across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies across treadmills, strength, weights, and accessories.
• Own selected categories from range planning to end-of-life.
• Source and negotiate with UK and international suppliers.
• Raise and track purchase orders and ensure timely stock delivery.
• Monitor sales, margins, and stock with data to drive decisions.
• Collaborate with warehouse, ecommerce, marketing, and customer service.
• Support new product development with accurate data and specs.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Fitness Superstore is the UK’s leading specialist fitness and gym equipment retailer, supplying both home and commercial customers with market-leading brands across cardio, strength, and accessories.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Buyer, with proven experience of purchasing fitness and gym equipment, to join our Head Office Buying Team, playing a key role in the continued growth and development of our product ranges. Reporting to the Head of Product Development & Procurement, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in retail buying within a specialist fitness and gym equipment business.

What we are offering the Buyer…

• Competitive, negotiable salary depending on experience.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00, with a fully paid 30-minute lunch break each day.
• Generous staff discount on our full range of fitness and gym equipment (following probation).
• 29 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Free on-site car parking.
• Personal use of in-store equipment after hours.
• Working within a small, friendly team.

A Buyer at Fitness Superstore will…

• Work closely with the Head of Product Development & Procurement to develop and delivery category strategies across key product areas including treadmills, strength equipment, weights, and accessories for both home and commercial customers.
• Take full ownership of selected categories, managing the product lifecycle from range planning and supplier selection through to end-of-line management.
• Source, select, and negotiate with UK and international suppliers to secure the best possible cost prices, terms, and service levels, ensuring strong margins and commercial competitiveness.
• Raise, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of stock into our warehouse, and proactively resolving any supply issues.
• Monitor sales, margin, and stock performance, using data and reports to drive commercial decisions, promotional activity, and range reviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product data, including specifications, pricing, and supplier details, across our internal systems.
• Liaise with UK and international suppliers on lead times, order confirmations, delivery dates, and any issues that may affect availability, taking a proactive approach to risk and problem resolution.
• Work closely with the warehouse, e-commerce, marketing, and customer service teams to ensure successful product launches, promotions, and ongoing availability.
• Support the development of new products, ensuring all data, images, and technical specifications are accurate and complete for both commercial and home users.
• Contribute to regular competitor and market analysis to identify new opportunities, gaps in the range, and areas for improvement.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.

The successful Buyer will have…

• Proven experience in a Buyer role within retail, e-commerce, or a similar commercial environment, with demonstrable experience of purchasing fitness and gym equipment (for example treadmills, strength equipment, weights, or accessories).
• Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of building effective supplier relationships and delivering improved cost prices, margins, and terms.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, confident working with data, reports, and spreadsheets to inform decisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling product, pricing, and stock information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal teams and external suppliers.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple categories, tasks, and deadlines with a proactive and organised approach.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A commercial mindset with a clear focus on sales, margin, and customer experience.
• A strong interest in fitness, sport or gym equipment, and ideally hands-on experience of buying in this sector.