Poundland & Dealz Hiring for Buyer – FMCG at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Full Time

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

About The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting a Buyer to join our FMCG Buying Team in Clonee Head Office in Republic of Ireland. Reporting to the Country Trading Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing & supplying products within a variety of categories within FMCG, including, soft drinks, confectionery, and ambient grocery range. As a Buyer, you will build category strategies and ensure ranges land on time whilst managing stock levels and developing supplier strategies.

This is a diverse role working in a fast-paced environment. Budget retail is a sector like no other. You will be responsible for representing our business both in brand and culture through the products you select.

Our ranges will be agreed either globally, with the UK or locally for Ireland.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing…

• As a Buyer, you will be responsible for:
• Accountability for the category’s performance to the Country Trading Manager, spotting opportunities and threats and resolving issues by working closely with the broader category team
• Purchasing and supply of all products within the category from conception to the bottom line
• Ensuring products are in line with current and future trends
• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with suppliers to ensure we can offer customers amazing products at an amazing value
• Negotiating costs and delivery timescales in line with company budget and KPI’s
• Visit factories to develop ranges, negotiate the cost of goods, exploring new markets in developing countries/economies
• Liaise with Merchandisers on the sourcing of product that meets promotional and seasonal activity

What You’ll Need…

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Buyer
• A degree or equivalent would be desirable
• Previous experience and willingness to travel overseas is essential
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good numeracy and Excel skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload.

What We Can Offer…

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Personal private medical care cover
• Free on-site car park
• Onsite coffee lounge
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Loyal Service Awards
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
• Apprenticeships & Career Development
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
• Holiday Allowance – 33 days, along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually)
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
• Pension scheme

About Us…

The first Dealz stores were opened in Blanchardstown and Portlaoise by Poundland in 2011. Since then, Dealz has opened many more stores and developed a reputation for offering top brands, local Irish brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.

We’re proud to have been recognised as one of the Top 100 companies to work for in Ireland in 2022. We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.