Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Sports Fashion Buying, Category Range Architecture, Supplier Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Pricing Strategy
Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Case Management, CIPD Level 5, Conflict Resolution
Swindon, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Cleaning Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Multi-tasking, Communication Skills
Poole, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Retail Management, Team Leadership, Commercial Awareness, Performance Data Analysis, Operational Excellence
Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Cleaning Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Multi-tasking, Communication Skills
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Member Engagement, Group Exercise Instruction, Gym Inductions, Club Standards Maintenance, Health And Safety Compliance
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, E-learning Authoring, LMS Management, Project Management
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award-winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Group Exercise Instruction, Member Engagement, Gym Inductions, Club Maintenance, Health And Safety Compliance
Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Leadership, Commercial Awareness, Training And Development
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Physical Site Patrols, CCTV Monitoring, Staff Searching, Incident Reporting, Security Equipment Operation
Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Asset Accounting, Cashflow Forecasting
Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Payment Runs, Ledger Allocation, Supplier Reconciliation
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: CCTV Monitoring, Alarm Management, Incident Reporting, GDPR Compliance, Stakeholder Communication
York, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Cleaning Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Multi-tasking, Communication Skills
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Physical Site Patrols, CCTV Monitoring, Staff Searching, Incident Reporting, Security Equipment Operation
Bury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Cash Reporting, Cashflow Forecasting, Liquidity Management, FX Exposure Management, Intercompany Funding
Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award-winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Group Exercise Instruction, Member Engagement, Gym Inductions, Health And Safety Compliance, Club Maintenance
Mansfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Customer Service, Communication Skills, Stock Replenishment, Teamwork, Till Operation
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$13/hr–$13/hr
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascia…
Skills: Customer Service, Stock Replenishment, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Visual Merchandising
Hull, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, st…
Skills: Management, Commercial Ability, Customer Service, Sales Driving, Team Leadership
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The Buying Manager is responsible for delivering a profitable and competitive product range for women's apparel while managing supplier relationships. They lead the day-to-day decisions regarding range, margin, and stock to achieve key sales and inventory KPIs.
Candidates must have proven management-level experience in sports fashion buying and a strong industry network. Experience in leading and coaching a buying team and the ability to present to senior stakeholders are essential.
Reporting To Head of Buying / Buying Director
Location – Bury Head Office
About JD Group
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now.
At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.
We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.
This is your moment.
This is JD.
Supporting the Head of Buying in delivering the set strategy to deliver a profitable, customer-relevant, and commercially competitive product range within an agreed category/brand area. The Buying Manager builds and manages supplier relationships, and leads the day-to-day range, margin, stock, and cost decisions to achieve sales, profit and inventory KPIs.
Proven experience in Sports Fashion Buying at a management level
Extensive network within the industry and well connected with strong brand relationships
Experience leading, coaching and developing a buying team (e.g., Buyers, Senior Buyers).
Ability to delegate effectively, set priorities and manage team capacity in a fast-paced environment.
Confident in representing the buying function in cross-functional and senior stakeholder meetings.
What We Offer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity, or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
As a part of our successful and continually evolving company, you’ll be encouraged to embrace and uphold our strategic priorities: putting people first, at the forefront of digital innovation, staying deeply attuned to our customers, and pursuing operational excellence. We are always exploring new avenues for growth, and we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact every day.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
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In 2014, JD Sports Fashion PLC carved its footprint in the fitness industry with the creation of JD Gyms. Wholly funded by the PLC, investing an average of £1.5m per site, JD Gyms is making waves and raising the bar within the low cost fitness market. We create low cost gyms with a premium feel, giving our members more for their money. They can enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art, luxury facilities on a highly cost effective basis, making us an incredibly popular choice. The quality of each of our bespoke fit outs is second to none, boasting cutting edge interior design, incredible gym floors, modern urban surroundings, statement lighting and luxurious changing rooms with saunas. We take a best in class / multiple supplier approach to our fitness equipment provision. Suppliers include True Fitness, Freemotion, Life Fitness (sourced predominantly from the USA) and Technogym. This results in our gyms having the very best range of equipment, free weights and functional training facilities.
Offices: Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, England wn5 Ouj, GB
In 2014, JD Sports Fashion PLC carved its footprint in the fitness industry with the creation of JD Gyms. Wholly funded by the PLC, investing an average of £1.5m per site, JD Gyms is making waves and raising the bar within the low cost fitness market. We create low cost gyms with a premium feel, giving our members more for their money. They can enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art, luxury facilities on a highly cost effective basis, making us an incredibly popular choice. The quality of each of our bespoke fit outs is second to none, boasting cutting edge interior design, incredible gym floors, modern urban surroundings, statement lighting and luxurious changing rooms with saunas. We take a best in class / multiple supplier approach to our fitness equipment provision. Suppliers include True Fitness, Freemotion, Life Fitness (sourced predominantly from the USA) and Technogym. This results in our gyms having the very best range of equipment, free weights and functional training facilities.
Offices: Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, England wn5 Ouj, GB
