Buyer

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement.

Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the worlds most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives.

We aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

As part of our team, youlljoin a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated.Youllhelp shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls.

This is more than a job.Itsa chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy.

Together, we create moments that last a lifetime.The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team.For more information, visitwww.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

Position Summary The Buyer leads product selection, merchandising strategy, and seasonal timeline management for their assigned category within the IRONMAN merchandise business.

This role owns the end-to-end assortment from concept and vendor selection through pricing, delivery, and in-season performance and is accountable for the revenue, margin, and athlete engagement results of their business.

The ideal candidate combines strong merchant instincts with disciplined project management, driving the calendar of decisions and deadlines that bring the right product to market at the right time.

They partner cross-functionally with Planning, Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, and Event teams, and are supported by an Assistant Buyer who executes purchase order, shipment, and allocation activity on their behalf.

Key Responsibilities: Product Selection & Merchandising Strategy Lead product selection for the category, choosing the styles, colors, and price points that best represent the IRONMAN brand and athlete.

Develop and own the seasonal merchandising strategy, translating business objectives into a compelling, profitable assortment.

Analyze sales trends, athlete insights, and market/competitive opportunities to inform selection decisions.

Determine optimal product mix, pricing strategy, and vendor allocation across channels.

Drive category performance against sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity targets.

Timeline & Calendar Management Own the seasonal buying calendar and all key milestone dates from concept through delivery.

Set and enforce deadlines for product selection, vendor commitments, and order placement.

Partner with Planning to align purchase timing with inventory and demand forecasts.

Proactively identify and resolve risks to the calendar, escalating and course-corr...