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This job advert is part of our proactive interview scheme across Buying at Argos, where we interview talented individuals to benchmark and build a talent pool for future vacancies. Please note you must be available for an interview on 26th August 2026.
Assistant Buyer – Argos
At Argos, we’re always looking ahead and so are our teams. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Assistant Buyer roles. While we don’t have a live vacancy right now, we’d love to hear from you to join our talent pool.
Why join us
Our Buying team is at the heart of delivering great value and choice for our customers. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where decisions are made quickly and your impact is clear.
We work flexibly, balancing time in the office with working from home, so you can do your best work in a way that suits you. As an Assistant Buyer, you’ll support across a diverse and dynamic product range, helping shape offers that land well with customers and drive performance.
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What you’ll do
You’ll support the delivery of category plans that offer customers the right products at the right price. Working closely with your Buyer, you’ll help build and execute promotional plans, ensuring pricing is accurate and competitive across all channels.
You’ll build strong relationships with suppliers and brands, working collaboratively to deliver a compelling customer offer. A key part of the role will involve negotiating supplier funding to support promotions and drive sales and margin performance.
You’ll play a hands-on role in analysing performance, identifying opportunities, and supporting range optimisation. Day to day, you’ll manage key processes, maintain accurate data, and keep activity on track in a fast-moving environment.
Who you are
You’re an Assistant Buyer with a strong understanding of retail and what drives product performance. You’re confident working with data, using insight to support decisions that improve sales and profit.
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You’re comfortable building relationships with suppliers and brands, and have experience supporting negotiations, including funding discussions. You’re organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities at pace.
Most importantly, you’re commercially curious, proactive, and motivated to deliver great outcomes for customers.
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a Buying or Assistant Buying role
- Understanding of key commercial KPIs (e.g. sales, margin, profit)
- Intermediate Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confident working with multiple stakeholders
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Flexibility to work hybrid (London / Coventry Store Support Centre + home)
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