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About the role... As a Buying Assistant you will provide a consistent high standard of administration support to the Buying team, with a "right first time" approach. Maintaining professional communication at all levels, building relationships internally with the broader commercial team, as well as external suppliers. Always acting as an ambassador for the business. Accurately maintaining administration data bases, ensuring critical dates are achieved. Working in a fast-paced environment, excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are key. 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 QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. 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 that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day's 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... Creating and maintaining spreadsheets using Excel Manage all category admin tasks. Maintaining accurate data bases. Supporting Buyers with the organisation of samples Dealing with issues / in a timely manner Review competitor pricing. Arrange and attend Supplier Meetings when required and minute takingAssist the Buyer with the day to day running of the range and samples. Assist the Buyer with compiling weekly Competitor Shopping Reports to highlight competitor activity, missed opportunities & promotional activity, utilising websites, store visits and magazines to complete the report. Creation of supplier and new product set up. Building relationships with internal commercial function and suppliers Adhere to buying milestones within the critical path. Supporting Buyers throughout the range building process. Skills and Knowledge... Excellent attention to detail. A good understanding of Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint Good communication skills, confident in communicating both internally and externally. Comfortable with high volume workload. Strong problem-solving capabilities, using initiative to solve queries in a timely manner. Mobility must have a licence and own car. Experience of working in an administrative role is desirable. Previous Retail experience is desirable. Some knowledge of the marketplace (Retail) GCSE level Maths / English/Degree level qualification is desirable About us... Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 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 surprisesa place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!