We are looking for a Buyer to join our Trading team in ROI, based at our offices in Clonee, County Meath.
Reporting to the Country Trading Manager, 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.
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
* 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
Benefits include:
* 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), with option to purchase additional holiday
* Birthday leave
* Pension scheme
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our 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.
It is our behaviours and the passion of our colleagues that make it all possible. We live by three core behaviours:
Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros. By embodying these daily, we create a fun, friendly environment where our people can be their best selves!
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