Buyer - Sports Direct

About the role

The Buyer develops and executes the product assortment strategy for Sports Direct across retail and partner stores, ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time and at the right price. The role drives revenue, margin and consumer demand by combining consumer insights, sales analytics, market trends and seasonal brand stories.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Buyer to turn the product strategy into coherent ranges and to balance price points, styles and fashion trends
• Review in-season collections regularly to maximise range, sales and profit
• Analyse competitor ranges and stay up to date with market trends and competitive activity
• Interface with planning, merchandising, VM and Marketing, and coordinate the Marketing/VM/Trade calendars
• Drive opportunities through the critical path, reduce markdown risk and meet buying calendar deadlines
• Review department performance and propose trading out of underperforming areas and buying into successful ones
• Classify purchased products into the company's banner categories so inventory planning and reporting are consistent

Required profile

• Diploma in Business Administration, Finance or another relevant field
• 2 years of experience as a Buyer or similar in a medium to large retailer
• Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills, with financial acumen and analytical mindset
• Organised, able to manage several projects and priorities and to build strong stakeholder relationships

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Retail math and strong aptitude with numbers