Buying Assistant

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

Role Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buying Assistant will assist with Category Range, Price & Supplier Strategy, to help Deliver Sales & profit.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for smaller Suppliers & Departments where relevant
• Maximise supplier/ category profit & sales.
• Work with suppliers/licensees & brands to build deeper commercial relationships to deliver strategy.
• Negotiate terms of contract to deliver greatest commercial return for the business and in-line with the Supplier Strategy.
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
• Range Plan Management
• Work with suppliers to ensure all relevant information is complete
• Product Management
• Manage samples, CADs & images
• Photo shoots guidance
• Invoice queries
• Manage size guides
• Product Queries
• Direct Dispatch
• Product Presentation Collation
• Work with suppliers & buyers to collate all information
• Launch Planners & Calendars
• Deliver range presentations
• Support Launches
• Site Checks
• Support Market Research
• Complete competitor analysis
• Review sales information
• Seek out gaps & opportunities
• Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to timeYou may also be required from time to time to work additional hours including but not limited to providing support around events and hot markets. This may involve weekend and late night workin
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• Some buying or retail experience beneficial but not essential
• Buying qualifications preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of sports product/ industry is preferable
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships and influence
• Analytical & numerical skills essential
• Ability to problem solve, suggest better ways of working & contribute to projects
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Able to Thrive in a High-Stress and Fast Paced Environment
• Passion, Drive & Determination
• Microsoft package knowledge
• Ability to work with Internal & External Customers in a way that is appropriate to them
• Attention to detail
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).