Buyer - Men's Apparel

JD Sports Fashion PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion plc is seeking a Buyer to lead the Buying function within the Buying department. You will represent the category, participate in product selection and launches, and negotiate terms with brands while managing budgets and OT B.

The role requires strong fashion sense, market awareness, and a proactive, independent approach. You will collaborate with merchandising to review weekly sales, identify opportunities, and present ranges for sign-off by senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience of buying branded goods is essential.
• Follower of sports fashion trends with market awareness.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Independent worker who can drive decisions and actions.
• Creative and trend-led approach to buying.

Responsibilities

• Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category.
• Attending appointments with involvement in selection and editing of product.
• Attending product launches and trade shows.
• Analyzing weekly sales with merchandising to drive actions.
• Negotiating terms with selected brands and managing budgets/OTB.
• Identifying new brands and opportunities to diversify sales.
• Presenting ranges for sign-off with senior teams.
• Preparing and presenting performance in trade meetings.
• Driving sales through proactive proposals.

Skills

Branded goods buying

Sports fashion buying

Sports fashion trends

Analytical skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Independent working

Creative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Buyer

JD

Responsible to: Head of Buying

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