Buyer - Men's Apparel

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports fashion retailer in Bury is looking for a Buyer to represent the Buying function across various categories. The successful candidate will negotiate with brands, attend product launches, and analyze sales data to drive action. Essential skills include understanding sports fashion trends and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers opportunities for development and cross-brand work within the industry.

Benefits

Development linked to the role

Opportunity to work across multi-brands internationally

Qualifications

• Experience in buying branded goods is essential.
• Strong understanding of current sports fashion trends required.
• Experience in buying sports fashion advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with selected brands regarding trading terms.
• Attend product launches and trade shows.
• Analyze sales data and propose actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of product area

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Trend forecasting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Buyer

Responsible to: Head of Buying/Buying Director

Department: Buying

Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)
• Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product
• Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
• Attending all relevant trade shows
• Analysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
• Negotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.
• Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
• Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
• Negotiation with brands re distribution agreements
• Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
• Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
• Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
• Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

Core Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
• Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions.
• Ability to act independantly
• Extensive knowledge of product area and market
• Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future
• Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous
• Experience of buying branded goods is essential
• Strong understanding and knowledge of current and upcoming sports fashion trends at a high street and premium level price point.
• Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
• Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Organisational skills are essential
• Be able to work under own initiative
• A creative and trend led individual

What we will offer you:

• Development linked to your role with the business
• An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally