Buyer - Men'S Apparel

JD SPORTS FASHION; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer is seeking a Buyer to manage and represent the buying function across multiple brands. The role requires extensive knowledge of sports fashion trends and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include negotiating budgets, attending product launches, and analyzing sales data. Ideal candidates should have experience in buying branded goods and possess strong numerical and analytical skills. This position also offers a staff discount and personal development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Staff discount on JD Group brands

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in buying Sports Fashion is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of current and upcoming sports fashion trends.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying function for relevant fascia and category.
• Attend product launches and trade shows.
• Negotiate trading terms and manage budgets.

Skills

Experience of buying branded goods

Knowledge of current sports fashion trends

Analytical and numerical skills

Literate in Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Buyer Responsible to: Head of Buying/Buying Director Department: Buying Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR.

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 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 independently
• 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

• 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

• An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally
• Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work

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