As a Buying Assistant, you will report into one of our Buyers. The Buying Assistant will be responsible for providing administration support to the Buying team.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
1. Love Our Customers : We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
2. Care for Our Colleagues : We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
3. 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.
Responsibilities:
* Allocating supplier offers and queries with the Senior Buyer
* Arranging and attending supplier meetings when required
* Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders throughout the business
* Creating and maintaining spreadsheets using Excel
* Managing all correspondence received by the Buying Team
* Maintaining accurate supplier data ensuring accuracy
* Supporting Buyers with the organisation of samples
* Placing orders for new product as per business needs
* Handling incoming calls and emails from suppliers and other departments.
Qualifications:
* A degree or equivalent would be desirable
* Some knowledge of the market place would be desirable
* A good understanding of Excel
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with all levels
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload
* Resilience and drive to succeed
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 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!
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