Purchasing Apprentice/assistant

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Currys Full time

Assistant Buyer (Essentials)

London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3

Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. We’re proud of the service levels we provide for our customers - online, in-store or in their homes. And it’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.

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 including Wi-Fi Solutions, Phones, PC, Tablet, Apple & TV Accessories, and work with major suppliers including Google, Samsung, BT, Panasonic, Logitech, HP, Microsoft, TP-Link & Duracell.

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).

Duties & 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 experience/qualifications:

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

Marketing/Merchandising/Retail/Business Degree

We’re one team and we celebrate all of the great things you do. One way we show our gratitude is by giving you access to a range of lifestyle benefits including:

Competitive pension scheme

Access to discretionary company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Staff discounts and offers

Hybrid working; arrangements will depend on your role and business requirements. You could be working from our primary Currys Campus at Waterloo (WeWork), meeting & collaborating at Currys regional workspaces or working from home

Beyond that, we'll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role. We're building a team that brings technology to people, making their lives better, easier and fuller, and you can be part of it.

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