Senior Electronics Buyer | Strategy & Supplier Leadership

Currys plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK technology retailer seeks a Senior Buyer for its London Campus. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and developing the buying team’s commercial skills. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fast-paced retail, strong negotiation abilities, and excellent analytical skills. The company offers competitive benefits including hybrid working and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Colleague Discounts

Access to Champion Health

Qualifications

• Extensive buying experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proven negotiation capabilities with supplier partnerships.
• Strong analytical capabilities to inform commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships in accordance with category strategy.
• Negotiate financial terms to maximize sales and profit.
• Collaborate with cross-category teams on attach strategies.

Skills

Buying experience in FMCG/Fashion or Hard Goods

Strong negotiation skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Customer awareness

Management experience

Knowledge of electricals market

MS Office proficiency

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A major UK technology retailer seeks a Senior Buyer for its London Campus. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and developing the buying team’s commercial skills. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fast-paced retail, strong negotiation abilities, and excellent analytical skills. The company offers competitive benefits including hybrid working and a commitment to employee development.