Junior Buyer, Essentials – Hybrid, Apprenticeship Path

Dixons Carphone; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Senior Buyer in the Essentials team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, selecting product ranges, and analysing trading performance. The ideal candidate should have experience in buying or a strong knowledge of computing, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Excel. This position offers the opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising. Hybrid working is available with benefits including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Staff discounts and offers

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying function or excellent knowledge of Computing.
• Ability to analyse trading performance and recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships in line with category strategy.
• Select and negotiate product ranges and pricing.
• Monitor competition for competitive pricing.
• Analyse trading performance and recommend actions.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Organised and analytical with good judgment

Strong commercial awareness

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising

Job description

A leading technology retailer in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Senior Buyer in the Essentials team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, selecting product ranges, and analysing trading performance. The ideal candidate should have experience in buying or a strong knowledge of computing, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Excel. This position offers the opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising. Hybrid working is available with benefits including 25 days of annual leave.