Buyer - Personal & Travel Tech/Consumer Gadget - Head Office
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager, Merchandising
The Opportunity Are you a commercially sharp tech enthusiast with a vision for building brands? We are seeking a resilient Buyer to lead and revolutionise our assortment of accessible, high-utility consumer electronics - not the premium flagship devices, but the everyday gadgets that solve modern consumer needs-spanning charging solutions, personal audio, smart home devices, travel accessories, and personal mobility. This technology category across two of the UK’s well-known high-street names:
Ryman and Robert Dyas, will be a high-impact role where you will hold end-to-end accountability for launching a brand-new exclusive private label from scratch while optimising our growing branded proposition. If you thrive on dual-brand strategy and innovative product development, this is your chance to shape the future of tech retail at the Theo Paphitis Retail Group.
- Strategic Architecture:
Build a dual-brand tech strategy that defines unique product positioning for Ryman and Robert Dyas. - Own-Brand Innovation:
Lead the end-to-end launch of a new private-label tech brand, from factory sourcing in the Far East to go-to-market execution. - Commercial Leadership:
Full P&L ownership, delivering on sales, margin, and stock targets across stores and e-commerce. - Global Sourcing:
Negotiate complex terms with global suppliers to ensure high-quality, compliant, and high-margin assortments.
- Tech Expertise:
Significant buying experience in consumer electronics, gadgets, or travel tech. - Product Development: A proven track record of sourcing and launching successful private-label products.
- Resilience: A self-starter attitude with the ability to influence stakeholders and thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Analytical Rigour:
Advanced P&L understanding and strong negotiation capabilities.
- Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn bonus, company pension (with enhancement options) and a referral scheme
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Generous colleague discount across Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
- Tailored training, structured career development and investment in your ongoing learning and development.
- A vibrant, people-oriented culture with regular social events and wellbeing support.
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