Buyer; FMCG - FTC

We're looking for a Buyer who has managed an FMCG category to join our team, based at our Customer Support Centre in Walsall on a hybrid working model, 3 days a week in the office. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

You will take the lead on your assigned category, ensuring its success through effective planning, budgeting, and negotiating. Taking an essential role in our product journey, without you our customers wouldn’t be able to shop the ranges they love.

• You will be accountable for maximising the success of your FMCG category performance, in partnership with the Senior Buyer. You will seek out opportunities or threats, resolve issues and make recommendations for action by working closely with the broader category team.
• You will identify, create and develop new range opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful plan.
• You will understand and interpret key customer insights and data to identify and react to market trends and shopping habits.
• You will visit suppliers and their factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, and explore new opportunities.
• You will be accountable for the development of category strategies, including research and analysis (spend analysis, cost benchmarking, etc).

• Experienced Buyer from a Retail FMCG background, expert negotiator, builder of strong relationships and spreadsheet savvy.
• Keeps one step ahead of the market, through calculated risks.
• Experience delivering strategies and plans with associated targets, KPIs, performance monitoring, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Comfortable with being agile to changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of the sector and its competitors.
• Thorough understanding of the Supply Chain Process.

• Professional development: Comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in‑house development programmes or pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses.
• Car Allowance: Choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs.
• Free On‑Site Parking: Free parking for a hassle‑free commute.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: 10% discount on most in‑store purchases.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: Comprehensive benefits supporting you and your family.
• My Staff Shop: Exclusive discounts through the ‘My Staff Shop’ portal.
• Life Assurance Cover: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Employee assistance programme support.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 33 days per year (inc. banks) with an option to buy additional holidays; one extra day on your birthday.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension scheme to help you save for the future.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and 15,000 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 unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. We are committed to excellence, inclusion and sustainability, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.