Buying Associate

6 months ago

Bury, United Kingdom GO Outdoors Full time

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; "to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors". That's because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed

Our values aren't just posters on the wall, we live them every day; 'One Team 'we are stronger together', 'Responsibility 'we take ownership', 'Passion 'we believe in what we do' and 'Integrity 'we do the right thing'. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be 'the nations favourite outdoor retailer'.

If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something 'unbeatable'

This role is critical to the Buying function and provides a link between the B&M team and the Retail/ on-line sales channels. The role represents the first step within Buying.

**Key Deliverables**
- Help meet and exceed category sales and margin targets

**Planning**
- Assisting with the delivery of analysis and preparation of future strategies
- Providing administrative support for the buying team across all relevant systems
- Ensuring accurate data entry within the relevant critical path
- Seasonal preparation of photographic range catalogues
- Gaining an understanding of the top-line company strategy and how it affects my department

**Delivering**
- Developing an understanding of the outdoor market, suppliers and competitors
- Maintaining supplier database, workbooks, price lists etc.
- Managing buying team branded samples - ordering, recording, returns.
- Ensuring sample availability for marketing, on-line, photography etc.
- Developing and maintaining an excellent relationship with Suppliers
- Gaining and maintaining an understanding of the systems and processes utilised within JD Outdoors
- Support buyers / liaise with product development teams as necessary
- Support on-line teams as necessary (branded assets, product data, copy)

**Trading**
- Supporting trading meetings as appropriate - sales samples, new lines
- Tracking competitor activity and document ranging, pricing, promotion etc.

**Teamwork**
- Share best practice within my team
- Give and receive regular feedback
- 'Can do' attitude
- Learn from our mistakes and help it shape our future plans
- We strive for a 'right first time' approach in all we do
- We are all responsible for the culture of our office - if we don't like something, we change it

**Skills/Experience/Knowledge**:

- Passion for Outdoor activities and product would be advantageous;
- Previous Retail experience within an established Outdoor Retailer would be advantageous however not essential.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Ability to prioritise workload and tasks.
- Ability to make working relationships both internally and externally.
- Flexible working approach during peak periods of the year.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

- Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
- Pension Scheme
- Health plans - Depending on level of role
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Thank you again for your time.

LI-HC1

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