Buying Assistant
2 days ago
We are looking for a Buying Assistant - Admin Support to join our Buying Team at Poundland. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Buyers, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Poundland offers a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, bonus potential, free parking, an onsite coffee lounge, exclusive store discounts, family-friendly benefits, life assurance cover, health & wellbeing programmes, generous holiday allowance, and a contributory pension scheme.
The estimated salary for this role is around £19,000-£23,000 per annum, depending on experience. Your responsibilities will include allocating supplier offers and queries, arranging and attending supplier meetings, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders, creating and maintaining spreadsheets using Excel, managing correspondence, maintaining accurate supplier data, supporting Buyers with sample organisation, placing orders for new products, and handling incoming calls and emails.
Skills and 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
About Us:
Poundland has over 900 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland, offering unparalleled value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability empowers our team members to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
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