Head Office - Wimbledon

Robert Dyas; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension with enhancement

Generous holiday allowance

Colleague discount across brands

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Robert Dyas in London is seeking a commercially sharp Buyer to own and revolutionise our tech assortment. You will lead the development of a dual-brand strategy for Ryman and Robert Dyas, steering a new private-label tech line from factory sourcing in the Far East to go-to-market execution across stores and online.

You will hold end-to-end P&L accountability, drive sales and margins, negotiate with global suppliers, and build a high-impact, resilient team culture within a fast-paced trading

Qualifications

• Experience buying consumer electronics, gadgets or travel tech.
• Proven track record sourcing and launching private-label products.
• Resilient self-starter with ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong P&L understanding and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture: Build a dual-brand tech strategy that defines unique product positioning for Ryman and Robert Dyas.
• Own-Brand Innovation: Lead end-to-end launch of a new private-label tech brand, from factory sourcing to go-to-market execution.
• Commercial Leadership: Full P&L ownership, delivering on sales, margin, and stock targets across stores and e-commerce.
• Global Sourcing: Negotiate terms with global suppliers to ensure high-quality, compliant, and high-margin assortments.

Skills

Tech buying

Private-label launch

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a commercially sharp tech enthusiast with a vision for building brands? We are seeking a resilient Buyer to lead and revolutionise our assortment of accessible, high-utility consumer electronics - not the premium flagship devices, but the everyday gadgets that solve modern consumer needs-spanning charging solutions, personal audio, smart home devices, travel accessories, and personal mobility.

This technology category across two of the UK’s well-known high-street names: Ryman and Robert Dyas, will be a high-impact role where you will hold end-to-end accountability for launching a brand-new exclusive private label from scratch while optimising our growing branded proposition. If you thrive on dual-brand strategy and innovative product development, this is your chance to shape the future of tech retail at the Theo Paphitis Retail Group.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Architecture: Build a dual-brand tech strategy that defines unique product positioning for Ryman and Robert Dyas.

• Own-Brand Innovation: Lead the end-to-end launch of a new private-label tech brand, from factory sourcing in the Far East to go-to-market execution.

• Commercial Leadership: Full P&L ownership, delivering on sales, margin, and stock targets across stores and e-commerce.

• Global Sourcing: Negotiate complex terms with global suppliers to ensure high-quality, compliant, and high-margin assortments.

What You'll Bring

• Tech Expertise: Significant buying experience in consumer electronics, gadgets, or travel tech.

• Product Development: A proven track record of sourcing and launching successful private-label products.

• Resilience: A self-starter attitude with the ability to influence stakeholders and thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

• Analytical Rigour: Advanced P&L understanding and strong negotiation capabilities.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn bonus, company pension (with enhancement options) and a referral scheme

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Generous colleague discount across Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.

• Tailored training, structured career development and investment in your ongoing learning and development.

• A vibrant, people-oriented culture with regular social events and wellbeing support.