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JD SPORTS FASHION, Bury

Buyer

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JD SPORTS FASHION, Bury

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: ee33fc6d26da411aadb8356069ca43c6

Location ref: Bury

Full Job Description

  • Work with the Department Head and Buying Director to build forward strategy and ensure implementation.
  • Development and mentorship of junior members of the buying team
  • Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)
  • Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection, editing and curation of product
  • Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified
  • Attending all relevant trade shows
  • Market analysis/store visits
  • Analysis and review of trade with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week/seasons ahead ensuring KPI's and Margin targets are met.
  • Vendor negotiation and New brand onboarding
  • Being hyper vigilant on new brands opportunities and trends to diversify and drive department/category sales and ensure market relevancy
  • 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 and department strategy with department head to Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
  • Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
  • Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department
  • Stock management in conjunction with brands and merchandising team
  • Cross functional collaboration to bring brands/departmental strategy to life.

    Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in 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
  • Strong time management skills ensuring all business critical deadlines are met
    • Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
  • Experienced Buyer or currently in a senior buying role
  • Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageous
  • Experience of buying branded goods is essential
  • People development experience advantageous
  • 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

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/buyer-127405136
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