Senior Category Buyer — Laundry & Dishwashers (Hybrid)

Currys plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Access to discretionary bonus

Job summary

Currys plc is seeking a Senior Buyer for Laundry and Dishwashers located at our London Campus. In this full-time role on a fixed term contract, you will manage supplier relationships and lead a team to drive product ranges and meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have substantial buying experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a track record of improving commercial performance. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Substantial buying experience in FMCG/Fashion or Hard Goods retail.
• Experience in managing supplier partnerships with varying levels of seniority.
• Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage category supplier relationships in line with commercial strategies.
• Negotiate product ranges and financial terms to maximize EBIT.
• Monitor team performance and provide development support.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Currys plc is seeking a Senior Buyer for Laundry and Dishwashers located at our London Campus. In this full-time role on a fixed term contract, you will manage supplier relationships and lead a team to drive product ranges and meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have substantial buying experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a track record of improving commercial performance. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.