Buyer - Men's Apparel

Buyer - Men's Apparel

Date Posted: 2026-09-26

Location: Hollins, Staffordshire, GB, ST7 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-26T19:01:52.327

Company: JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 24 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Monday 28 September 2026 at 23:59

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don't just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.

We're fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don't just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.

We're fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?

Role Details

Position: Buyer

Reporting To: Head of Buying

Department: Buying

Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)


• Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of product


• Attending all product launches throughout the year as specified


• Attending all relevant trade shows


• Analysis and review of previous weeks' sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead


• Negotiation with selected brands regarding trading terms and conditions


• Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales


• Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands


• Negotiation with brands regarding distribution agreements


• Working independently in a creative and trend-led environment


• Managing budgets and OTB on in-season and forward budgets


• Presenting ranges for approval with Senior Buyers, Buying Director, and Merchandising Director


• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings


• Proposals to assist in driving sales in your relevant department

Core Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of our store base and website


• Confidence within own decisions and product selection


• Comfortable in driving decisions on files and being accountable for all actions


• Ability to act independently


• Extensive knowledge of product area and market


• Ability to look forward and predict current and future trends


• Highly numerate and skilled in budget forecasting and planning

Skills, Experience, and 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


• Organizational skills are essential


• Ability to work under own initiative


• A creative and trend-led individual

What We Will Offer You

• Development linked to your role within the business


• An opportunity to work across multi-brands, both UK and international


• Benefits including staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organization


• Personal development opportunities to learn and grow at work

Address: JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom

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fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?BuyerJDResponsible to: Head of BuyingDepartment: BuyingLocation: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RRKey Roles and Responsibilities:Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of productAttending all product launches throughout the year as specifiedAttending all relevant trade showsAnalysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week aheadNegotiation with selected brands re trading terms and conditions.Being constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category salesBudget negotiation and planning within
internal teams and external brandsNegotiation with brands re distribution agreementsWorking independently in a creative and trend led environmentManaging budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgetsPresent ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetingsProposals to assist driving sales in your relevant departmentCore Competencies:Extensive knowledge of our store base and websiteConfidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions.Ability to act independantlyExtensive knowledge of product area and marketAbility to look forward and predict trends both current and futureHighly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planningSkills/Experience/Knowledge needed:Experience of buying Sports Fashion is advantageousExperience of buying branded goods is essentialStrong 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 skillsFully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, ExcelOrganisational skills are essentialBe able to work under own initiativeA creative and trend led individualWhat we will offer you:Development linked to your role with the businessAn opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and InternationallyWe know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United KingdomJob DescriptionPosted Monday 24 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Monday 28 September 2026 at 23:59This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don't just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.We're fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don't just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We're fast-paced