Buying Admin Assistant - Outdoor Living

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to provide crucial support to the Outdoors Buying team. This role involves assisting in the planning process, delivering insights on market trends, and managing relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor activities and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is based in Bury, with competitive benefits and a focus on teamwork.

Benefits

Staff Discount on qualifying purchases

Discounted Gym membership

Personal development opportunities

Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Qualifications

• Retail experience within an established Outdoor Retailer is advantageous.
• Ability to make working relationships both internally and externally.
• Flexible working approach during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis and strategies for the buying team.
• Provide administrative support across all relevant systems.
• Track competitor activity and document pricing and promotions.

Skills

Passion for Outdoor activities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to prioritize tasks

Interpersonal skills

Job description

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req #89

23 July 2025

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed! Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nations favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!

This exciting new role as a Buyers Admin Assistant in the Outdoor Living department within the Outdoors Buying team involves providing crucial administrative support to the team and serves as a key link between buying, merchandising, retail, and online sales channels. If you are passionate about the outdoors, this role could be a perfect fit for you!

• Job Title - Buying Admin Assistant - Outdoor Living
• Location: JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

What You'll Be Doing:

Planning

• Assisting with the delivery of analysis and preparation of future strategies
• Providing administrative support for the buying team across all relevant systems
• Ensuring accurate data entry within the relevant critical path
• Seasonal preparation of photographic range catalogues
• Gaining an understanding of the top-line company strategy and how it affects my department

Delivering

• Developing an understanding of the outdoor market, suppliers and competitors
• Managing buying team branded samples – ordering, recording, returns.
• Ensuring sample availability for marketing, on-line, photography etc.
• Developing and maintaining an excellent relationship with Suppliers
• Gaining and maintaining an understanding of the systems and processes utilised within JD Outdoors
• Support buyers / liaise with product development teams as necessary
• Support on-line teams as necessary (branded assets, product data, copy)

Trading

• Supporting trading meetings as appropriate – sales samples, new lines
• Tracking competitor activity and document ranging, pricing, promotion etc.

Teamwork

• Share best practice within my team
• Give and receive regular feedback
• Learn from our mistakes and help it shape our future plans
• We strive for a ‘right first time’ approach in all we do
• We are all responsible for the culture of our office – if we don’t like something, we change it.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge:

• Passion for Outdoor activities and product would be advantageous;
• Previous Retail experience within an established Outdoor Retailer would be advantageous however not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise workload and tasks.
• Ability to make working relationships both internally and externally.
• Flexible working approach during peak periods of the year.

The Company:

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed!

Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nations favourite outdoor retailer’.

If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time

• JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom