We are transforming!.........Be part of the biggest transformation in UK retail history.
Buyer/Hemel Hempstead/ Up to £35K/Strategic sourcing experience.
DSGi is one of Europe’s largest specialist electrical retailers and have a UK market spend of circa £677m with more than 4,300 suppliers. Our grouppurchasing departmentfaces an exciting period of change as we rapidly refocus on strategic sourcing initiatives; re-energise the business engagement and update processes and tools.
As part of this period of change we are currently looking for Buyer to work as part of our revenue genaration team and lead the development and implementation of revenue generation category strategies for indirect goods and services.
As a buyer you will be involved in developing revenue generation strategies based on a methodical review of the current operational model, estate and indirect supply base to identify and prioritise opportunities based upon utilising existing assets and processes.
Develop a programme of marketing activity to drive the maximisation of supplier funding from DSG’s direct suppliers whilst maintaining return on investment and brand consistency.
Deliver a methodical programme to create value and sell marketing space to direct suppliers in conjunction with merchandise buyers and marketing.
Deliver revenue generation opportunities to increase profitability by £0.75m in year 1 and £1.5m in year 2.
We re looking for applicants who have:
·Track record of cost reduction delivery
·Educated to degree standard or equivalent
·Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Category Strategy / Strategic Sourcing tools and techniques
·Advanced Level Negotiation Skills
·Project and Programme Management experience of medium complexity value/risk/complexity projects (Up to £5m)
·Proactive approach to stakeholder management with ability to influence at all levels within the organisation
Significant experience in purchasing role with experience in Strategic Sourcing role.
We’re transforming!Be part of the biggest transformation in UK retail history.
DSG International plc is one of Europe’s leading multi-channel retailers owning brands such as Currys, Dixons.co.uk, PC World, the Tech Guys and Pixmania.
Be part of something Bigger!
We’re one of Europe’s largest specialist electrical retailers, and our businesses include Currys.digital, Currys, PC World, Pixmania, Dixons.co.uk, the Tech Guys, Dixons Tax Free and DSGi Business. We have retail and e-tail stores spanning 28 countries and employing over 40,000 people. More than 100 million customers shop in-store and on-line with us every year.
Why Join us?
Wherever you join us, you’ll receive top level training and excellent development opportunities.By joining DSGi, you will be part of an expanding and forward-thinking international organisation – just imagine the possibilities.
