Buyer - Spares and Accessories

About Wattbike Ltd :

Wattbike Ltd is an exciting brand with a big future, used by the biggest sports teams and athletes across the Premier League, NFL, national rugby teams and more, as well as thousands of everyday athletes  a leading provider of indoor cycling technology, Wattbike Ltd is dedicated to revolutionising the way athletes train and enthusiasts ride. With cutting‑edge products and a commitment to excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation in the fitness industry.

Reporting into the Head of Operations, the Spares and Accessories Category Manager will own the end‑to‑end planning, procurement, and merchandising of Wattbike’s spare parts and accessories portfolio. You will ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right time and right price, supporting both direct‑to‑consumer and B2B customers across the UK, US, and Australia. Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Finance, and Ecommerce teams, you will maximise availability, minimise excess stock, and drive the commercial performance of the spares and accessories category.

Own the full P&L for the spares and accessories category, including revenue, gross margin, COGS, and contribution. Set annual budgets and growth targets in collaboration with Finance, presenting performance versus plan at monthly trading reviews. Manage the product range to ensure it is commercially optimised, competitively priced, and aligned with current and future Wattbike products — including new introductions and end‑of‑life transitions.

Identify and develop new revenue opportunities including range extensions, accessory bundles, and upsell initiatives, building the commercial case for each and leading execution from sourcing through to launch.

Source, negotiate, and purchase spares and accessories from approved suppliers. Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, favourable lead times, and consistent quality. Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery, resolving any supplier queries or delays.

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer service ticket trends, warranty claim volumes, and seasonal patterns. Translate forecasts into procurement plans to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent both out‑of‑stocks and overstock situations.

Own stock levels across all spares and accessories SKUs. Conduct regular stock reviews, set reorder points and safety stock parameters, and take proactive action to resolve slow‑moving or obsolete inventory. Maintain accurate stock records across all warehouse locations including third‑party service centres.

Work closely with Customer Service to understand demand driven by repairs, warranty claims, and customer enquiries. Collaborate with Operations on inbound logistics and warehousing, and with Ecommerce on digital trading, online range presentation, and promotional activity.

Manage the supply of components to third‑party repair and service centre partners, ensuring accurate stock allocation, replenishment, and reporting. Monitor component usage at service centre level, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Produce regular reports covering category P&L performance, stock availability, cover days, supplier performance, sell‑through rates, and margin by product line. Present findings and recommendations to the Head of Operations and leadership team weekly and monthly.

Maintain accurate product, supplier, and inventory data within…