Buyer
Responsible to: Head of Buying/Buying Director
Department: Buying
Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Represent the Buying function on relevant fascia and category
* Attend all appointments, including selection and editing of product
* Attend all product launches throughout the year as specified
* Attend all relevant trade shows
* Analyze and review previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
* Negotiate with selected brands re trading terms and conditions
* Be constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
* Negotiate budget and plan within internal teams and external brands
* Negotiate with brands re distribution agreements
* Work independently in a creative and trend‑led environment
* Manage budgets and OTB on in‑season and forward budgets
* Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director
* Prepare and present performance in trade meetings
* Propose initiatives 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 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/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
* Ability 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
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