Senior Buyer
About the role...
We're looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team, based at Ireland office in Clonee, Co Meath (D15 E5NN) on a hybrid working model, 3 days a week in the office.
You'll shape and deliver the strategy to enable positive performance on your sales/margin targets, managing your resources and budget effectively to give the greatest returns. Coaching, and leading your team to help them achieve their goals, driving effective range developments, product development and exploring new products that our customers would love.
You and your team play an essential role in our product journey, without you, our customers wouldn't be able to shop the ranges they love.
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.
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 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.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous 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.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
You'll contribute to the achievement of the commercial strategy and key performance indicators through effective category and people leadership; establishing Joint Business Partnerships with suppliers and key stakeholders to drive scalability, efficiency, and growth. Along with:
- Setting and meeting key performance objectives related to sales, margin, and other critical operational metrics.
- Helping to define and implement our company’s vision.
- Leading the development and execution of product range reviews to optimise category performance.
- Drive revenue, margin, and gross profit across commercial divisions and brands.
- Identify, create, and develop new product range opportunities, taking ownership of crafting compelling business proposals that secure new deals, contracts, and long-term partnerships.
- Promote collaborative working between Buying, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance.
Skills and Knowledge…
For this role we need someone who has over 5 years experience in a retail buying position, having led a team previously and is use to leading category management; including analysing market trends, creating product ranges, and ensuring stock availability. Having a comprehensive insight into product and logistical challenges and their impact on operations, with a deep understanding of suppliers’ needs and how to foster strong, mutually beneficial relationships.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and 13,000 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!