Assistant Buyer (Refrigeration & Seasonal)

Dixons Carphone; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Buyer for the Refrigeration & Seasonal team. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, select and negotiate product pricing, and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in buying, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include hybrid working, staff discounts, and 25 days of annual leave. Join a team dedicated to inclusion and making an impact on the technology sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Staff discounts

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a buying function as an Assistant Buyer or Administrator.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs.
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships in line with the category strategy.
• Select and negotiate product ranges and pricing.
• Analyze trading performance and recommend business actions.
• Support Senior Buyer in negotiations regarding costs and terms.
• Ensure product pricing aligns with agreed category targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Job description

Assistant Buyer (Refrigeration & Seasonal)

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 within the Refrigeration, Dishwashers & Seasonal team, you will be working within one of the biggest categories in MDA, building relationships with brands like Bosch, Samsung and Beko. This role will be responsible for managing the range at product level, working closely with the Senior Buyer, Merchandising, Online and GTM teams to drive sales and profitability of the categories. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has a sharp eye for detail, who enjoys working in busy environments and with the ability to work autonomously.

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
• Support the 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

You will need:

• 1-2 years' experience of being part of a buying function (as an Assistant Buyer or Administrator) and a great working knowledge of technical products
• 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

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.

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.