Junior Buyer - FMCG

Poundland & Dealz; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK discount retailer seeks a Junior Buyer to join their Commercial team in Walsall. This role involves managing supplier relationships, analyzing sales performance, and implementing product ranges. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a salary of £36,000 and benefits, including professional development and store discounts.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a buying-related role.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Full UK driving licence for supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the full buying process across your category.
• Monitor sales performance to drive decisions.
• Manage product samples and supplier relationships.
• Plan and implement new ranges across stores.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Buying-related experience

Commercial awareness

Strong Excel skills

Negotiation abilities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

FMCG experience

Job description

About The Role

Salary: £36,000 + Benefits

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

Hours: 40.0

We’re on the lookout for a Junior Buyer to join our Commercial team at Poundland. Based in our Customer Support Centre in Walsall for a minimum of three days a week, 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 Junior Buyer, you’ll support our Senior Buyer and Buyer to drive performance across your category (Pets & Accessories) – ensuring the right products land in store at the right time and the right price.

You’ll manage everything from supplier negotiations and sales analysis to range planning and sample management, all while learning what it takes to take full ownership of a product category.

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.

Why choose us?

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact And Responsibilities

• Support the full buying process across your category
• Monitor sales performance and use insights to drive decisions
• Manage product samples, pricing strategies, and supplier relationships
• Plan and implement new ranges across stores and formats
• Collaborate with Merchandising, VM, and Supply Chain teams
• Deliver strong commercial results using data, insight, and creativity

Skills And Knowledge

• Ideally 2+ 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
• Full UK driving licence as the role involves visiting suppliers on occasion

About Us

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated 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 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. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues 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 keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!