Assistant Buyer (Essentials)

Currys plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Senior Buyer in managing a diverse range of products including PC, Tablet, and Accessories. The ideal candidate will bring experience in buying, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a Level 4 apprenticeship opportunity and benefits including 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and hybrid working. Join a team dedicated to making an impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Staff discounts and offers

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying function or strong knowledge of Computing.
• Organized and able to analyze data effectively.
• High degree of customer awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships according to category strategy.
• Select and negotiate product ranges and pricing.
• Monitor competition for dynamic pricing.
• Analyse trading performance and recommend actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Assistant Buyer (Essentials)

Currys London Campus at Waterloo

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.

As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll get to kick start your buying career in this fast-paced role. As an Assistant Buyer in our Essentials team, you will support our Senior Buyer across a wide range of exciting products including PC, Tablet, Apple, Imaging, Whites & TV Accessories as well as working on our growing range of Impulse product. In this role your will interact with many major suppliers including Sandisk, Samsung, Logitech, HP, Microsoft, Duracell, Energizer, One For All and more.

To support your development, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising! You'll be able to start your apprenticeship after 3 months of joining the team (subject to eligibility).

Key Responsibilities :

• Helping to manage supplier relationships in line with the category strategy
• Selecting and negotiating product ranges and pricing
• Keeping tabs on the competition so we can set competitive prices
• Analysing trading performance and recommending actions to drive our business forward

You will need :

• Similar experience of being part of a buying function or a great working knowledge of Computing
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• To be organised, analytical and numerate with good judgment
• Strong commercial awareness and a sense of customer needs
• Proficiency in Excel

Why join us :

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 :

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement)
• Life Assurance
• Staff discounts and offers
• Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)

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.