Opportunity Description
BuyerJD
Responsible to: Head of Buying/Buying Director
Department: Buying
Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Representing the Buying function on relevant fascia and category (tbc)Attending all appointments, with involvement in selection and editing of productAttending all product launches throughout the year as specifiedAttending all relevant trade showsAnalysis and review of previous weeks sales with the merchandising department to propose and drive actions for the week aheadNegotiation with selected brands re trading terms and constantly aware of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category salesBudget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brandsNegotiation with brands re distribution agreementsWorking ind...