Farnell is the Development Distributor, a global partner that supports the technology community at every stage, from students and makers to design engineers and manufacturers. We source technology which guides and inspires students and makers to become the next generation of engineers, programmers and technicians, whilst helping the existing generation stay in touch with the latest trends.

Our broad range of products and services help design engineers create designs, build prototypes and deliver finished products quickly.

Our experience in high service distribution supports our customers’ as they develop their businesses, providing access to the mass market through our distribution channels and a maintenance and test portfolio that keeps systems running.

Our multi-channel approach, including 48 transactional websites, contact centres, a field sales force and our online community, ensures we can meet the varying needs of our customers. To keep pace with changing technology, our engineers actively identify and source innovative niche technologies, providing choice and competitive advantage for today’s most in-demand application areas, supported by a global supply chain and an inventory profile in which we invest.

Job Summary

This is a Permanent contract, Full-time, entry-level position ideal for someone who has recently graduated or looking to step into this type of environment.

In this role you will focus on implementing our Web Pricing, which is at the forefront of a recent business structure re-organisation to focus more on working with Suppliers and internal leaders at driving more intelligent pricing. This is a great opportunity to understand how data analytics and pricing are used within a large organisation and the challenges this involves in a fast moving business environment.

You will join a dynamic, experienced and diverse team led by a manager who has been with Farnell for over 14 years.

This is a flexible, hybrid working role giving you the work life balance to work from home and from the office. You will be able to manage your own diary in regards to on-site office time in Leeds, but will be required to be on-site minimum 3 days.

What’s in it for you?

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open door policy within management
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
• Pension scheme
• Simply Health Medical Cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
• FREE Onsite Parking
• Flexible home working
• Cycle to work Scheme & Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Subsidised canteen and Costa Coffee bar
• Free on-site parking with EV charging points.
• Reward schemes

What will you be doing?

• To provide support and development of pricing strategies to facilitate competitive pricing;
• To develop pricing production techniques to ensure that the business is able to apply complex pricing to meet market needs across Farnell Europe;
• To include price change modelling and effect measurement;
• To follow through with the development of models; report these periodically to the business as required;
• To support the business with complex ad-hoc queries and reports as required and to agreed levels of service and quality;
• To support and advise Product Managers with pricing requirements;
• Other duties as assigned.

What about you?

• A Graduate looking to start their professional career with a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or any related subjects;
• Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level.
• A keen interest in developing a career in pricing;
• Can work independently and collaboratively with team members, immediate management and department function;
• Has the ability to analyse numerical data;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with a basic understanding of SQL databases highly desirable;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferably experience from a work placement or similar professional experience

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Interested and thinking about location?
We are located close to a number of local bus routes and rail networks, in addition to retail parks and restaurant facilities.

If you would like to work for a global leader in Electronics, then Farnell could be the right business for you, apply now and your CV will be reviewed within 7 days and if successful in the shortlisting process, we will contact you directly

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• working: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds

Application deadline: 07/04/2025
Reference ID: JR-018243