Head OfficeCloses in 350 days

Buyer - Men's Apparel

JD Sports

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Pay

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Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2027

350 days left

Job description

JD

Responsible to: Head of Buying

Department: Buying

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

  • 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 re 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 re distribution agreements
  • Working independently in a creative and trend led environment
  • Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
  • Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
  • Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
  • Proposals to assist driving sales in your relevant department

  • Extensive knowledge of our store base and website
  • Confidence within own decisions and product selection. Comfortable in driving decisions on file and being accountable for all actions.
  • Ability to act independantly
  • Extensive knowledge of product area and market
  • Ability to look forward and predict trends both current and future
  • Highly numerate and skilled within budget forecasting and planning

  • 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.
  • Be able to exercise a high degree of analytical and numerical skills
  • Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
  • Organisational skills are essential
  • Be able to work under own initiative
  • A creative and trend led individual

What we will offer you

  • Development linked to your role with the business
  • An opportunity to work across multi-brands both UK and Internationally

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

JD Sports

First seen

8 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

JD Sports

Retailer

This listing was structured from JD Sports. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.

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