Buyer

LEGENDS

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality, and operations.

THE ROLE
Our team is growing and we´re looking to fill a Buyer position for one of our top clients: the Real Madrid Football Club.

The Buyer will help drive and support the growth and expansion of the multi-channel retail environment within the Real Madrid Retail business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities for the Buyer Real Madrid Retail are as follows:

• Work with the other Buyer and Buying & Merchandising Manager on OTB planning.
• Manage the full buying process for Own Brand category; develop ranges, vendor relationship, cost negotiation, approval process, item creation, creating and tracking purchase orders, issue resolution, etc.
• Work and ensure information is shared properly with all stakeholders.
• Analyse sales & stock levels on a weekly basis to make strategic and data driven buying decisions.
• Samples management: order and management with suppliers, organize photoshoots, storage, etc.
• Other duties and projects assigned and directed by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

At Legends, we are looking for an individual with experience in a fast paced and multi-channel retail trading environment where they have shown strong numerical and planning skills with a product range direct to consumer markets.

• A minimum of Three (3) years of buying experience within the sporting, FMCG or fashion industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiating, and commercial awareness skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to assimilate new systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate in professional English and Spanish at all levels, both orally and in writing.
• Values & respects others, builds relationships and collaborates. Must possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally, with vendors, and clients.
• Gets things done, delivers to the highest standards and takes responsibility.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.