Junior Buyer - FMCG

Poundland; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A discount retail company in Walsall is seeking a Junior Buyer for their Commercial team. This position involves supporting Senior Buyers in managing the Pets & Accessories category, supplier negotiations, and sales analysis. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a buying role and be proficient in Excel. Opportunities for professional growth and a variety of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Professional development

Bonus potential

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years' experience in a buying-related role.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Buyer and Buyer in driving category performance.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and sales analysis.
• Ensure products are available at the right time and price.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Buyer and Buyer to drive performance across the Pets & Accessories category.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, sales analysis, range planning and sample management.
• Ensure products land in store at the right time and at the right price.
• Contribute to product category ownership through learning and development.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits (highlights)

• Professional development: induction plan and in-house development programmes
• Bonus potential
• Free on-site parking
• Onsite coffee lounge
• Exclusive store discounts
• Family-friendly benefits; My Staff Shop discounts
• Life assurance cover
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Generous holiday allowance (up to 33 days, with possibility to buy additional)
• Pension scheme

We are Poundland & Dealz; we live by three behaviours: Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. These guide our actions and our culture.