Senior Buyer
Role Overview
Oversees end-to-end buying for an assigned Sports business unit.
Sources, selects, and negotiates for high-quality, commercially viable products at competitive prices.
Works with the Category Manager and cross-functional teams, using SAP and Power BI to inform decisions, improve profitability, and support customer satisfaction.
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Role summary
Oversees end-to-end buying for an assigned Sports business unit.
Sources, selects, and negotiates for high-quality, commercially viable products at competitive prices.
Works with the Category Manager and cross-functional teams, using SAP and Power BI to inform decisions, improve profitability, and support customer satisfaction.
Core responsibilities
- Leads category product selection and procurement, building assortments that suit target consumers and brand positioning.
- Researches markets, competitors, consumer behavior, and trends to identify range opportunities and gaps.
- Negotiates supplier terms covering cost prices, payment terms, rebates, and delivery conditions.
- Manages purchase orders and follows up to support on-time, in-full delivery aligned with seasonal calendars and promotions.
- Analyzes sales, stock, and purchasing data using SAP, Power BI, and other tools; monitors inventory and forecasts requirements.
- Works with Merchandising, Allocation, and Logistics to manage product flow, resolve supply challenges, and maintain healthy stock.
- Tracks purchasing against budgets and financial targets and recommends rebuys, cancellations, rephasing, or markdown support.
- Reviews supplier performance and relationships to improve quality, service, and commercial terms.
- Ensures compliance with procurement policies, documentation standards, and ethical guidelines; prepares leadership reports.
- Provides subject-matter guidance to Buyers and Assistant Buyers and supports their development.
Role requirements
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favorable commercial terms.
- Excellent analytical abilities and comfort using SAP, Power BI, and Excel for buying decisions.
- Solid understanding of retail buying cycles, assortment planning, and inventory management.
- Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple brands, seasons, and suppliers under pressure.
- At least 5 years of procurement experience and 3 years of retail buying experience.
- Experience with inventory management and sports retail.
- SAP ERP knowledge is required.
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