Buying Assistant

Fanatics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester seeks a Buying Assistant for a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, and maximizing sales. Ideal for those passionate about sports products, it provides an opportunity to develop buying and analytical skills while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a high-stress environment.
• Passion, drive, and determination are necessary.
• Knowledge of sports product/industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maximise supplier/category profit & sales.
• Maintain and enhance supplier relationships.
• Manage product samples, CADs & images.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Some buying or retail experience

Job description

Buying Assistant - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Fanatics Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists with Category Ranges, Price & Supplier Strategy, and support in the delivery of sales and profit.

Role Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists with Category Ranges, Price & Supplier Strategy, and support in the delivery of sales and profit.

Responsibilities

• Maximise supplier/ category profit & sales.
• Work with suppliers/licensees & brands to build deeper commercial relationships to deliver strategy
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
• Range Plan Management
• Work with suppliers to ensure all relevant information is complete
• Product Management
• Manage samples, CADs & images
• Photo shoots guidance
• Invoice queries
• Manage size guides
• Product Queries
• Product Presentation Collation
• Work with suppliers & buyers to collate all information
• Launch Planners & Calendars
• Deliver range presentations
• Support Launches
• Site Checks
• Support Market Research
• Complete competitor analysis
• Review sales information
• Seek out gaps & opportunities
• Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to time.
  
  

You may also be required from time to time to work additional hours including but not limited to providing support around events and hot markets. This may involve weekend and late night working

Knowledge & Experience

• Some buying or retail experience beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of sports product/ industry is preferable
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships and influence
• Analytical & numerical skills essential
• Ability to problem solve, suggest better ways of working & contribute to projects
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Able to Thrive in a High-Stress and Fast Paced Environment
• Passion, Drive & Determination
• Ability to work with Internal & External Customers in a way that is appropriate to them
• Attention to detail
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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