Assistant Buyer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Fanatics Inc.

Fanatics Inc.

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these longstanding partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a nextgen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a verticallyintegrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a techinfused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobilefirst economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.
As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.

Role Purpose:

Drive Category Range, Price & Supplier Strategy, whilst Delivering Sales & profit.

Responsibilities:

Takes ownership of 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 inline with the Supplier Strategy.
Maintaining and enhance relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
Manages Supplier/ Department Planning to support Business Objectives where relevant
Maximise intake margin whilst ensuring pricing strategy remains competitive.
Responsible for intro pricing within own area, with focus on key territories
Work with merchandising to create & deliver supplier/ category plan
Work with merchandising to ensure buys are aligned to financial budgets.
Responsible for Range Selection & Product & Range development within own area
Work within ranging strategy
Review Performance & Research Market
Research market & conduct feedback sessions to ensure all opportunities are maximised
Work closely with our partners to build cohesive ranges
Review current ranges and products to remain competitive.
Interrogate sales reports to identify consumer buying patterns to ensure we predict future trends & identify ranging opportunities.
Reacting to changes in demand
Supports trading & marketing, optimizing sales and profitability
Deliver range presentations
Liaise with Business Management to deliver marketing plan
Manage the work load of the Buying Assistant where relevant to ensure strategy is delivered across all suppliers/ categories
Supports the Buyer
You 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 working/ International travel may be required
Undertake any other duties and/or responsibilities as may reasonably be required by management from time to time