Senior Buyer - Sports

About the role

The Senior Buyer – Sports is responsible for the end‑to‑end buying process for the sports business unit, ensuring product selections match market trends and the company’s strategic goals. The role involves sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier relationships while working closely with category managers and cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead product selection and procurement for assigned sports categories, building assortments that align with brand positioning.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, consumer behavior and gaps in the range.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, including cost, payment, rebates and delivery conditions to maximise margin.
• Manage purchase order placement, tracking and follow‑up to ensure on‑time, in‑full deliveries according to seasonal calendars.
• Use SAP, Power BI and Excel to analyse sales, stock and purchasing data, monitor inventory levels and forecast future requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience and 3 years of retail buying experience, preferably in sports retail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP (ERP) for purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills using Power BI.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.