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What they offer
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Alicante for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 4+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
As a Senior Apparel Buyer, you will be part of the product purchasing process (Menswear), being part of the negotiation and selection process according to new trends.
Additionally, you will work hand in hand with the planning team to decide on products and purchase quantities, continuously negotiating with and visiting suppliers.
What you'll do
- Purchase together with the planning team to maintain the best sales KPIs and stock levels.
- Maintain a close relationship with suppliers in which information and needs are shared to facilitate adaptability to market trends.
- Travel to obtain more information about new trends and negotiate product quantities and prices with suppliers.
- Select the product that best fits customer needs and helps achieve objectives.
- Coordinate the implementation of the product in-store with the marketing, merchandising, and visual departments.
- Supervise suppliers and negotiations with them to achieve better conditions regarding cost, terms, quality, and service.
- Make a proposal for a purchasing structure to the Own Brands department organized by seasons, taking into account product arrival dates. Work jointly on the definition of the final purchasing structure once the product has been selected.
- Weekly sales analysis, for taking corrective actions and price management.
- Constant store visits to obtain more information about the product situation and competitor behavior.
- Analysis of sales from previous years to identify main sales requirements and adjust the budget.
How you'll work
- Working hours: 39
Location
- Location: Alicante
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, or similar.
- Advanced level in Excel.
- Advanced English level (C1).
- Knowledge in purchasing and procurement.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in the retail sector.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Flexible schedule.
- Hybrid teleworking policy.
- Flexible compensation (health insurance, restaurant, transportation, childcare...).
- Employee discount.
- Personalized development plan and career path in an international environment (JD Group).
- Extensive training catalog in hard and soft skills (languages, technical training...)
- On-site sports facilities.
The role
Como Senior Apparel Buyer serás parte del proceso de compra del producto (Caballero), siendo parte del proceso de negociación y selección de acuerdo a las nuevas tendencias.
Además trabajarás de la mano con el equipo de planificación para decidir los productos y la cantidad de la compra, negociando y visitando continuamente a proveedores.
What you'll do
- Compra junto con el equipo de planificación para mantener los mejores KPIs de ventas y niveles de existencias.
- Mantener una estrecha relación con los proveedores en la que se comparte información y necesidades para facilitar la adaptabilidad a las tendencias del mercado.
- Viajar para obtener más información sobre las nuevas tendencias y negociar con los proveedores cantidades y precios del producto.
- Seleccionar el producto que mejor se adapte a las necesidades del cliente y ayude a alcanzar los objetivos.
- Coordinar la implementación del producto en tienda con los departamentos de marketing, merchandising y visual.
- Supervisar a proveedores y las negociaciones con ellos para lograr mejores condiciones de costes, plazo, calidad y servicio.
- Hacer una propuesta de estructura de compra al departamento de Own Brands organizada por temporadas, teniendo en cuenta las fechas de llegada del producto. Trabajar de forma conjunta en la definición de la estructura de compra final una vez seleccionado el producto.
- Análisis de ventas semanales, para toma de acciones correctivas y gestión de precios.
- Visitas constantes a tienda para obtener más información sobre la situación del producto y comportamiento de los competidores.
- Análisis de ventas de años anteriores para identificar los principales requerimientos de ventas y ajustar el presupuesto.
How you'll work
- Working hours: 39
Ubicación
- Ubicación: Alicante
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, Economía o similar.
- Nivel avanzado en Excel.
- Nivel de inglés avanzado (C1).
- Conocimientos en compras y abastecimiento.
- Experiencia mínima de 4 años en puesto similar.
- Experiencia previa en el sector retail.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Bonus anual según performance.
- Flexibilidad horaria.
- Política de teletrabajo híbrida.
- Retribución flexible (seguro médico, restaurant, transporte, guardería...).
- Descuento de empleado/a.
- Plan de desarrollo personalizado y carrera en un entorno internacional (JD Group).
- Amplio catálogo formativo en hard y soft skills (idiomas, formación técnica...)
- Instalaciones deportivas dentro de la empresa.
About Sprinter
Sprinter is a Spanish sports and outdoor retail chain specializing in footwear, apparel, and equipment for running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. With a strong presence across Spain, the company operates numerous physical stores and an online platform, positioning itself as a key player in the Iberian sports retail market. It is part of the larger JD Sports Fashion group, which provides scale and international backing.
In Spain, Sprinter is headquartered in Madrid and has a widespread network of stores across the country, including cities like San Sebastián, Barcelona, Cartagena, and Mahón. The company offers a dynamic retail environment with roles in store management, merchandising, logistics, data analysis, and marketing. For international professionals, Sprinter provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced retail sector with a strong Spanish presence, though the work environment is primarily Spanish-speaking.
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and 11 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Sprinter is part of the JD Sports group, a global leader in sports fashion retail, offering potential career mobility across international markets.
- The company has a strong presence across Spain, with stores in many cities, providing opportunities in various locations beyond Madrid.
- Many roles, such as store management and sales assistant positions, are customer-facing and require Spanish language proficiency, which is important for international candidates.
- Sprinter offers trainee and internship programs (e.g., 'Programa de prácticas Sprinter') that can be a good entry point for international graduates looking to start a career in retail.
- The company's headquarters in Madrid is a major hub for its corporate functions, including merchandising, data analysis, and logistics.
In their own words
About the company & team
We opened our first Sprinter store in Valencia in 1995, and since then, we've become the go-to place for anyone who's passionate about sports and athletic fashion. With more than 200 physical stores and an online shop, we carry leading brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Fila, as well as our own brands like Up, Silver, Doone, and Boriken, among others.
As part of JD Group, a leader in Sports, Street & Premium Fashion, we have around 97,000 people and more than 4,850 stores of various brands in over 49 countries. We offer you the opportunity to develop your career in this constantly growing international group!
At Sprinter we offer an environment based on cooperation and mutual respect, with a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. All people will be considered regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, or degree of disability.
Our selection processes are based on the professional skills evaluation model and we value passion, willingness to learn, and grow in an international environment.
Are you interested?
We want to meet you! If you think this offer is for you, apply today.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for our job openings, it takes some time to review them all. If you don't hear back from us within two to three weeks after applying, please consider that on this occasion we have decided to move forward with other candidates. Those who meet the criteria will be contacted by the Talent team. Thank you for your interest and time!
About the company & team
Abrimos nuestro primer Sprinter en Valencia en 1995 y, desde entonces, nos hemos convertido en el espacio para quienes sentimos pasión por el deporte y la moda deportiva. Con más de 200 puntos de venta físicos y tienda online, contamos con marcas referentes como Nike, Adidas, Reebok o Fila, y con marcas propias como Up, Silver, Doone y Boriken, entre otras.
Formando parte de JD Group, líder en Sports, Street & Premium Fashion, contamos con alrededor de 97.000 personas, superando las 4850 tiendas de diversas marcas en más de 49 países. ¡Te damos la oportunidad de desarrollar tu carrera en este grupo internacional en constante crecimiento!
En Sprinter ofrecemos un entorno basado en la cooperación y el respeto mutuo, con un fuerte compromiso por la diversidad y la igualdad de oportunidades. Todas las personas serán consideradas sin importar su identidad de género, orientación sexual, etnia, religión, edad o grado de discapacidad.
Nuestros procesos de selección están basados en el modelo de evaluación por competencias profesionales y valoramos la pasión, ganas de aprender y de crecer en un entorno internacional.
¿Te interesa?
¡Queremos conocerte! Si crees que esta oferta es para ti, aplica hoy mismo.
Debido al alto volumen de solicitudes que recibimos para nuestras ofertas, lleva un tiempo poder revisarlas todas. Si no recibes noticias dentro de las dos-tres semanas posteriores a tu solicitud, por favor considera que en esta ocasión hemos decidido avanzar con otras candidaturas. Las personas que cumplan con los criterios serán contactadas por el equipo de Talent. ¡Gracias por tu interés y tiempo!
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