Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer - Help Shape the Future of a Heritage Brand

Robert Dyas is a cornerstone of the British high street, now entering a dynamic era of growth within the Theo Paphitis Retail Group. We are a people-first business that blends 150 years of heritage with an ambitious, collaborative culture focused on innovation and retail excellence.

The Role

As an Assistant Buyer, you will be a strategic partner to our Senior Buyers, driving category performance and shaping our product landscape. Under the leadership of our Director of Buying, this commercially focused role offers the chance to make a real impact on our business KPIs while learning from industry experts during an exciting period of transformation.

What you'll do

• Trading Performance: Drive category budgeted KPIs, including sales growth, margin improvement, and stock turn.
• Range Development: Assist in product selection and sourcing to build innovative, market-leading ranges.
• Analytical Insight: Master competitor and trend analysis to identify commercial opportunities and optimise pricing.
• Supplier Partnerships: Manage and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure seamless product launches and maximum profitability.

What you'll bring

• Commercial Awareness: A sharp eye for products and an understanding of multi-channel retail trends.
• Data Fluency: Highly numerate with advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets to inform decision-making.
• Collaborative Mindset: An effective communicator capable of building strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Retail Experience: Proven experience in a similar fast-paced buying or retail environment.

You'll thrive in an environment where decisions happen quickly and where your analysis directly impacts the bottom line. If you are ready to turn your skills into a commercial career, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Robert Dyas?

• Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn bonus, company pension (with enhancement options) and a referral scheme
• We offer an environment where decisions happen quickly and where your analysis directly impacts the bottom line.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Great colleague discount across Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
• Unparalleled growth potential with tailored training and structured career development designed to propel you into future Buying leadership roles.
• A vibrant, people-oriented culture with regular social events and wellbeing support.
• The chance to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment at the heart of our Head Office.

Ready to help us build the future of retail? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Robert Dyas team!