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Fitness Superstore Overview
Fitness Superstore is the UK’s leading specialist fitness and gym equipment retailer, supplying both home and commercial customers with market-leading brands across cardio, strength, and accessories.
About the Opportunity
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 Offer
- 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
- Personal use of in-store equipment after hours
- Working within a small, friendly team
Key Responsibilities
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.
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Qualifications
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.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling product, pricing, and stock information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal teams and external suppliers.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple categories, tasks, and deadlines with a proactive and organised approach.
- Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- A commercial mindset with a clear focus on sales, margin, and customer experience.
- An interest in fitness, sport or gym equipment would be a distinct advantage.
How to Apply
If you are a professional Buyer looking to take ownership of exciting product categories within a specialist fitness retailer, we would love to hear from you.
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