Assistant Buyer

Currys plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Product discounts on latest tech

Hybrid working (2–4 in-person meetings

Wellbeing initiatives

Competitive pension

Job summary

Currys plc in London is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join the Headphone and Home Audio category. You will support the Buyer and Senior Buyer in delivering a compelling product range and outstanding value for customers.

Working with leading tech brands, the role focuses on SKU-level category management, supplier relationships, pricing, and collaboration with Buying, Merchandising, Online and Go-to-Market teams to drive sales and profitability in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience within a commercial environment, ideally at Assistant Buyer level.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with external suppliers.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to make informed commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Help manage supplier relationships in line with the category strategy.
• Keep tabs on the competition to set competitive prices.
• Analyse trading performance and recommend actions to drive business.
• Support the Buyer and Senior Buyer in negotiating product ranges – cost pricing, terms, exclusivity, distribution, stock availability.
• Price the product range in line with category CPI targets.
• Respond to store feedback related to range and promotions.
• Conduct daily competitor checks to stay aware of market activity.

Skills

Buying experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Buyer
London
Currys London Campus at Waterloo / Hybrid Working
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3

At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

Positioned at the heart of our fast-paced Commercial team, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Headphone and Home Audio category as an Assistant Buyer. Working with some of the world's leading technology brands, you will support the Buyer and Senior Buyer in delivering a compelling product range and outstanding value for our customers.

As Assistant Buyer, you will play a key role in managing the category at SKU level, collaborating closely with Buying, Merchandising, Online and Go-to-Market teams to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is confident working both collaboratively and independently.

Job description:

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Helping to manage supplier relationships in line with the category strategy.
• Keeping tabs on the competition so we can set competitive prices.
• Analysing trading performance and recommending actions to drive our business.
• Supporting the Buyer and Senior Buyer in negotiating product ranges – cost pricing, additional terms, exclusivity, distribution, stock availability.
• Pricing the product range in line with agreed category CPI targets.
• Answering any store feedback specific to range and promotions.
• Daily competitor checks to ensure the team is aware of any activity in the market.

You will need:

• Previous buying experience within a commercial environment, ideally at Assistant Buyer level.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with external suppliers.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to make informed commercial decisions.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ideally including Power BI and a strong working knowledge of the wider Microsoft Office suite.

We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. You’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• Performance related bonus.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Product discounts on the latest tech.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Hybrid working; our primary Currys Campus is at Waterloo (WeWork) with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month.

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [e-mail] and we'll do our best to help.