Senior Sportswear Buyer — Grow Margin & Lead Innovation

Crew Clothing Head Office; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent British clothing brand is seeking a Buyer for its Sportswear and Activewear department. You will manage the buying and production processes, ensuring timely delivery to stores and maintaining profitable assortment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sportswear, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for the product. This role offers a supportive and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Staff discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Clear track record of delivering margin improvement in Sportswear/Activewear.
• Experience in developing sourcing relationships globally.
• Good understanding of supply base and respectful way of working.

Responsibilities

• Manage buying and production for Sportswear & Activewear.
• Deliver timely collections to stores and partners.
• Oversee supplier strategy and negotiate prices.

Skills

Experience in Sportswear and Activewear Buying

Supplier negotiation

Technical expertise in garment fabrication

Market knowledge of clothing

Strong commercial judgement

Self-motivated

Passion for product

Job description

A prominent British clothing brand is seeking a Buyer for its Sportswear and Activewear department. You will manage the buying and production processes, ensuring timely delivery to stores and maintaining profitable assortment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sportswear, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for the product. This role offers a supportive and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development.