Job Description
Buyer (Refurbished Technology)
London
Currys London Campus at Waterloo (LHO002)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 4
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.
Role overview:
As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Managing category supplier relationships in line with our overall commercial supplier strategy
- Harness credible relationships with our suppliers
- Work with suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the future technology roadmap
- Negotiating product ranges – cost pricing, additional terms, exclusivity, distribution, stock availability
- Negotiating additional fixed and variable financial terms related to ranging, activity and performance
- Securing adequate product and promotional differentiation from competitors
- Pricing the product range in line with agreed category CPI targets
- Working with the returns team to ensure adequate supplier returns agreements are in place
- Working with merchandising to ensure that we are forecasting at the right level to maximise sales and stock turn
- Develop capable and committed colleagues
You will need:
- Buying experience working within a FMCG/Fashion or Hard Goods fast paced retailer
- Experience of both the Electricals market and products
- Negotiation skills and ability to manage all supplier partnerships
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Customer champion with excellent commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs
We know our people are the magic ingredient in 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. They include:
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Competitive pension scheme
- Access to 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, 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 careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.