Assistant Buyer (Smart Fitness), Greater London
Client: Currys plc
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7094c7c4968e
Job Views: 82
Posted: 03.03.2025
Job Description:
London Waterloo (Hybrid Working)
Permanent
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 and 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 Smart Fitness and work with major suppliers such as Google, Fitbit and Samsung.
To support your development, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising after 3 months of joining the team (subject to eligibility).
Role Overview:
As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:
* Helping to manage supplier relationships in line with the category strategy
* Selecting and negotiating product ranges and pricing
* Keeping tabs on the competition to set competitive prices
* Analysing trading performance and recommending actions to drive our business
* Supporting 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
You will need:
* 1-2 years' experience in 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 know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle, and your career:
* Hybrid working
* Holiday allowance
* Competitive pension scheme
* Access to discretionary company bonus scheme
* Life Assurance
* Staff discounts and offers
Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, ongoing 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.
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