Buyer - Sports

About the role

The Buyer – Sports is responsible for managing purchasing and inventory strategies within the Sports Business Unit. You will source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure high‑quality, market‑appropriate products are available at competitive prices, supporting profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end buying process, from product selection and range building to purchase order placement and on‑time delivery.
• Conduct market, competitor and consumer trend analysis to identify opportunities across categories, price points and brands.
• Negotiate cost prices, trading terms, payment conditions, rebates and other commercial agreements to maximise margin.
• Review sales, stock and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities for rebuys, cancellations and range optimisation.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Supply Chain, Merchandising and Allocation to manage stock levels and ensure timely inbound flow.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business; Supply Chain Management degree preferred.
• 6 years total experience, including 4 years in procurement and 2 years in retail buying, preferably in sports retail.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret sales, stock and margin data and translate it into buying actions.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on commercial terms.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP ERP.
• Experience with Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.