Job description:
Currys London Campus at Waterloo
Fixed Term Contract
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.
Positioned within the commercial team, you will be right in the centre of a fast paced team. The Assistant Buyer role will support the Buyer/Senior Buyer to bring the most compelling range and great value products to our customers.
As an Assistant Buyer, you'll get to kick start your buying career in this fast-paced role. You will support the Senior Buyer across a wide range of exciting products within Small Kitchen Appliances and work with major suppliers such as Tefal, De'Longhi, Philips and Bosch.
To support your development, you'll have the opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship 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
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
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience of being part of a buying function preferable not essential
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
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.
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 and we'll do our best to help.