Buying – Undergraduate Placement

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About Screwfix

Plumbers, electricians and builders throughout the UK choose Screwfix. Which is hardly surprising when you think about what’s on offer. Over 18,000 of the very best trade products, from power tools to bathrooms, screws to landscaping equipment, seven days a week right across the country. The most user-friendly online offering around. Our famous catalogue. And, above all, the honest, straightforward, friendly service we provide.

We are also part of Kingfisher plc, an international home improvement company which operates nearly 1,200 stores in 10 countries in Europe. Its main brands are B&Q, Castorama, and Brico Dépôt. Kingfisher also operates the Koçtaş joint venture in Turkey.

We’ve opened 120 stores in last 2 years… it works out at over 1 store a week… It’s fair to say we’re growing fast! In fact, we’ve doubled in size in the last five years. And we’ve no plans to stop there – we’re opening another 50 UK stores this year alone, with loads more in the pipeline for 2017. So, as you can imagine, with all this growth, there are huge opportunities for growing your career. And our placements offer the perfect way to make your mark – real live roles at the heart of a DIY revolution!

Buying – Undergraduate Placement

New products are the lifeblood of our business. We already have over 18,000, and we’re constantly evolving our offering. You’ll move straight into the fast lane, as you build relationships with suppliers across the UK, Europe and beyond, developing new opportunities and new markets. Things move fast here, so we don’t believe in red tape and hierarchy. You’ll ensure that the correct information flows between your team and other departments. From forwarding information between Market Managers and stores to coordinating the exchange of information between the departments, you’ll guarantee fluidity and reliability of information about your category.

The skills you need

Without wishing to state the obvious, you’ll need to love retail. In fact, you’ll need to be bubbling with enthusiasm in general. We’re looking for creative, ambitious people, who are honest and reliable. Oh and you’ll need to be used to hard-work too. Organisation is key! We’re looking for someone who is responsive and adaptable, reacting quickly in unexpected situations and offering effective solutions. You’ll love working on your own initiative, where you can undertake and trigger your own actions to achieve results. A massive team player you’ll be known for your interpersonal skills and insight and will always strive to deliver results. Although we’re not looking for someone who is a whizz on Excel we do need someone who understands the basics and is proficient on MS Office. We also need someone with analytical skills as you will be responsible for the administration of the commercial data for the Market Director and Market Manager.

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