Sports Buying Manager - Lead Team, Grow Partnerships

The Very Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital retailer in Greater London is seeking a Buying Manager for their Sports Buying Team. The role involves managing a team, negotiating with suppliers, and monitoring performance within sports and sport-style fashion categories. Candidates should have experience in buying performance sportswear, strong leadership skills, and commercial awareness. The company offers a flexible, hybrid working model, generous benefits, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£6,500 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

LinkedIn learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying within the sports industry.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of buyers.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management.
• Commercial awareness of market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Buying team for sports products.
• Monitor department performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Negotiate annual trading terms and manage supplier income.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches.

Skills

Experience buying performance sportswear

Excellent leadership and communication abilities

Highly organized, analytical, commercially minded

Strong presentation skills

Job description

A leading digital retailer in Greater London is seeking a Buying Manager for their Sports Buying Team. The role involves managing a team, negotiating with suppliers, and monitoring performance within sports and sport-style fashion categories. Candidates should have experience in buying performance sportswear, strong leadership skills, and commercial awareness. The company offers a flexible, hybrid working model, generous benefits, and a supportive culture.