Junior Buyer (Mobile Phones) London, England
Job description
Junior Buyer (Mobile Phones)
London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent
Full-time
Grade 3
Join our team as a Junior Buyer, and you’ll get to take the next step in your buying career! You’ll support our Buyer and Senior Buyer to bring a fantastic range of products to our customers.
Working closely with a number of our key brands and suppliers, you’ll get hands-on experience at the heart of a highly skilled team whilst enjoying the autonomy to build great relationships and achieve your goals. Whatever direction you take in the future, you’ll be well equipped to progress.
To support your development, you’ll also have an opportunity to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship in Buying & Merchandising! You'll be able to start your apprenticeship within 3 months of joining the team (subject to eligibility).
As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the management of key supplier relationships in line with our category strategy
- Selecting and negotiating product ranges, deals and pricing
- Keeping a close eye on the market to see what new trends are emerging, as well as ensuring we are competitive in our current range
- Analysing trading performance and recommending actions to drive our business
You will need:
- A relevant degree (or equivalent), e.g. Marketing, Merchandising, Retail or Business
- Experience working with suppliers or within a commercial or buying team
- Strong problem-solving skills, supported by creative, solution driven thinking
- To be organised, analytical and numerate with good judgment
- Strong commercial awareness and a sense of customer needs
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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