Buyer - some working from home
Northampton, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire; East Midlands; England
Posted 2 days ago
About the role
Fitness Superstore is the UKs leading specialist fitness and gym equipment retailer, supplying both home and commercial customers with market-leading brands across cardio, strength, and accessories.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and professional Buyer to join our Head Office Buying Team, playing a key role in the continued growth and development of our product ranges.
Reporting to the Head of Product Development & Procurement, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in retail buying within a specialist fitness and gym equipment business.
What we are offering the Buyer Competitive, negotiable salary depending on experience Pension scheme.
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 17:00, with a fully paid 30-minute lunch break each day.
Generous staff discount on our full range of fitness and gym equipment (following probation).
29 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Free on-site car parking.
A Buyer at Fitness Superstore will Work closely with the Head of Product Development & Procurement to develop and delivery category strategies across key product areas including treadmills, strength equipment, weights, and accessories for both home and commercial customers.
Take full ownership of selected categories, managing the product lifecycle from range planning and supplier selection through to end-of-line management.
Source, select, and negotiate with UK and international suppliers to secure the best possible cost prices, terms, and service levels, ensuring strong margins and commercial competitiveness.
Raise, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of stock into our warehouse, and proactively resolving any supply issues.
Monitor sales, margin, and stock performance, using data and reports to drive commercial decisions, promotional activity, and range reviews.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date product data, including specifications, pricing, and supplier details, across our internal systems.
Liaise with UK and international suppliers on lead times, order confirmations, delivery dates, and any issues that may affect availability, taking a proactive approach to risk and problem resolution.
Work closely with the warehouse, e-commerce, marketing and customer service teams to ensure successful product launches, promotions, and ongoing availability.
Support the development of new products, ensuring all data, images, and technical specifications are accurate and complete for both commercial and home users.
Contribute to regular competitor and market analysis to identify new opportunities, gaps in the range, and areas for improvement.
Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 17:00.
The successful Buyer will have Proven experience in a Buyer role within retail, e-commerce, or a similar commercial environment.
Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of building effective supplier relationships and delivering improved cost prices, margins, and terms.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills, confident working with data, reports, and spreadsheets to inform decisions.
Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
A commercial mindset with a clear focus on sales, margin, and customer experience.
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