Spotlight: Buy It Direct

Presentation and Q&A Live Event

Join us on Wednesday 30 March as we host a talk and Q&A with Buy It Direct

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Explore Buy It Direct job opportunities from placements to graduate positions.

Want to work for a company who are boldly determined, innovative thinkers who aren't afraid to stand out?

Buy It Direct are one of the UK's largest online retailers who started life back in 1999 when founder Nick Glynne purchased Easy Computers right here in Huddersfield. Since then the company has expanded to 1200 employees, 2 million sq/ft of warehousing with warehouse operations from London to Hull. 

As an employer they think unconventionally. They're looking for ingenuity, tenacity and people who want to get stuck into the real work from day one. Huddersfield graduates from background such as: Business, Fashion Buying, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Computing, Marketing, Merchandising and Interactive Multimedia have gone on to successful careers with Buy It Direct.

If you think you'd be a great fit for Buy It Direct, come along to our presentation and Q&A session on Wednesday 30 March to find out more about career opportunities, the BE Extraordinary programme and ask any questions you have about working for Buy It Direct.

A visual of the principle values that underpin Buy It Direct: Boldly Determined, Better Together, Respectfully Honest, Innovative Thinkers, Always Passionate Buy It Direct values: Boldly Determined, Better Together, Respectfully Honest, Innovative Thinkers, Always Passionate.

Talent Acquisition Advisor Jay tells us about the opportunities available to graduates at Buy It Direct; from business solutions to commercial buying, supply chain to marketing.

From day one, graduates are exposed to real life business problems and are enrolled in the BE Extraordinary programme – a 6-month course that helps you transition from student to working professional.

Find out more about the BE Extraordinary programme

Huddersfield graduate Mashrur tells us about his experience working for Buy It Direct and his career journey with them, including his time on the BE Extraordinary programme.

Mashrur loves the career progression opportunities at Buy It Direct as well as the interest they pay in their staff as individuals.

Sean talks about his journey with Buy It Direct, from placement year where he learned fundamental skills, through working part-time during final year - at which point Buy It Direct adjusted his work to suit his university learning - and into his current position as Junior Category Manager.