Join us as a Buying Assistant at Poundland in our Customer Support Centre in Walsall. Following training, the role offers flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.
About the Role
As a Buying Assistant, you will deliver administrative support to a team of Senior Buyers and Buyers. You’ll support the coordination of activities that helps us ensure we select the right products and that they land in store at the right time and at the right price.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
* Complete the weekly price change sheet ensuring competitor information is included.
* Collate information to create New Line Forms.
* Liaise with the team regarding Grey Suppliers ensuring trackers are updated.
* Complete competitor shop checks in person and online.
* Produce trading management information reports.
* Raise invoices and create new suppliers.
* Maintain supplier relationships and complete monthly turnover trackers.
* Order samples to be used in the range review process.
* Manage stock in our and sample room and support range builds in our mock shop.
Required Skills and Experience
We need a highly organised administrator who has great attention to detail and experience supporting a fast‑paced team. Previous experience in a Retail Buying Assistant role is preferred but not essential. To be successful, you must be able to prioritise multiple tasks, have strong communication skills and a passion for retail.
Benefits
* 10% employee discount card with increased discount events over the year.
* Extra day off for your birthday.
* 28 days holiday a year (incl. banks), rising by one day a year up to 33 days.
* Annual bonus scheme, with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of your base salary.
* Wellbeing partnership with Retail Trust giving you and your family access to a range of resources.
* Staff Shop discounts and shopping vouchers.
* Free parking onsite.
* Early wage access up to 50% of earned wages via the partner stream, plus savings and financial advice.
* Training and development opportunities, including qualifications and internal programmes.
* Life assurance, loyalty service awards and people’s pension.
We’re committed and proud of our inclusive culture, and that starts with the recruitment and selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know on your application form and we’ll make every effort to meet your needs.
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