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United Kingdom , Walsall

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Buyer to join our General Merchandise Commercial team at Poundland & Dealz. The Buyer will lead retail buying for our Home category (including cushions, throws, other textiles, candles, picture fames and decorative objects) or Everyday Home category (including storage, food containers and wrap, and kitchen accessories). This is a fantastic opportunity to implement your buying expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your decisions make a measurable impact on the commercial success of the business and help make a difference every day to our customers. As a Buyer, you’ll support our Senior Buyer to drive performance across your category - 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 for core and new product development, managing stock levels and sample management. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role working in a fast-paced environment where you’ll be responsible for driving growth in the category, maximising margins and managing critical paths. Based from our Customer Support Centre in Walsall, the role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. This vacancy is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Job Responsibility:

  • Accountability for the category performance, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and resolving issues across your category
  • Responsible for the development of category strategies, including research and analysis (spend analysis, cost benchmarking, etc.) to identify category saving opportunities and develop strategic category plans
  • Ensuring the supply of core ranges and developing newness across the category which offers value to our customers
  • Negotiating costs and delivery timescales in line with company budget and KPI's
  • Developing and building product ranges with suppliers to ensure we can offer customers amazing products at an amazing value
  • Understanding and interpreting key customer insights and data to identify and react to market trends and shopping habits
  • Working collaboratively with Merchandising, Marketing and Retail Operations to ensure critical path delivery
  • Meeting with suppliers, visiting factories and attending trade shows to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, exploring new markets in developing countries/economies

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Retail Buyer in a Home-based category
  • Experience in Supplier Development and Management in the UK and internationally
  • Demonstrable skills in a similar buying role maximising business potential and performance
  • Experience of range building to include core products, trends and newness
  • Experience in working cross-functionally in delivering significant business change
  • Previous experience of delivering strategies, plans and work plans, with associated targets, KPIs and performance monitoring and reporting and budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience of working cross functionally to deliver critical paths
  • Able to demonstrate strength in using both analytical and creative skills to make effective commercial decisions
What we offer:
  • Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme
  • Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements
  • Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs
  • 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
  • Holiday Allowance: Start with a leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Expiration:
March 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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