About the opportunity
We are looking for a Buyer to join our FMCG Trading team in ROI, based at our offices in Clonee, County Meath.
The Buyer will be responsible for the buying and supplying of products within the FMCG categories for Dealz.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your buying expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your decisions make a difference every day to our customers.
As a Buyer, you'll support our Senior Buyer to drive performance across your category (FMCG) - ensuring the right products land in store at the right time and the right price.
You'll manage everything from building category strategies, supplier negotiations and sales analysis to range planning, managing stock levels and sample management,
This is a diverse role working in a fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for representing our business both in brand and culture through the products you select.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What you'll be doing...
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for:
Accountability for performance to the Country Trading Manager, spotting opportunities and threats and resolving issues by working closely with the broader team
Purchasing and supply of all products from conception to the bottom line
Ensuring products are in line with current and future trends
Cultivating and nurturing relationships with suppliers to ensure we can offer customers amazing products at an amazing value
Negotiating costs and delivery timescales in line with company budget and KPI's
Visit factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, exploring new markets in developing countries/economies
Liaise with Merchandisers on the sourcing of product that meets promotional and seasonal activity
What you'll need...
Ideally 3+ years' experience in a buying-related role
Commercial awareness and passion for product
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment
Experience in FMCG or discount retail is a plus
Full driving licence as the role involves visiting suppliers on occasion
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload
What we can offer...
Competitive salary
Potential to earn bonus
Company car or car allowance
Personal private medical care cover
Free on-site car park
Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in-store
Family Friendly Benefits
Loyal Service Awards
My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
Apprenticeships & Career Development
Life Assurance Cover
Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
Holiday Allowance – 34 days (including statutory), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday
Pension scheme
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in ****, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 650 stores and nearly 13,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The addition of Dealz in **** further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.
They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...
By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves