Ireland Job Openings
Dealz
Buyer - ROI
Clonee
FULL TIME
September 20, 2024
About the opportunity
We are looking for a Buyer to join our Trading team in ROI, based at our offices in Clonee, County Meath.Reporting to the Country Trading Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for the buying and supplying of products within the FMCG categories for Dealz & Pepco. The Buyer will also have responsibility for various events. 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.
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 performance to the Country Trading Manager, spotting opportunities and threats and resolving issues by working closely with the broader team
- Purchasing and supply of all products 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
- 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 and ability to purchase additional holiday
- Pension scheme
About us...
You have come to the right place if you want to be part of our success story and have a bright future.It all started in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 with our first store. We now have over 900 stores and around 18,500 talented colleagues in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, offering each and every one of our seven million wonderful customers every day amazing value.
We offer thousands of quality products in-store with over 1,000 well-known brands. The majority are just £1, but as a multi price retailer, customers can enjoy competitively priced products from fresh, frozen and ambient food to health and beauty, gardening, clothing, and so much more.
Retail Week nominated us as Value Discounter of the Year in 2019, reflecting our team’s relentless focus on offering customers simplicity and amazing value.
In 2011 Dealz was born. The first stores opened in Blanchardstown and Portlaoise in Ireland. We continue to trade and have expanded rapidly in Ireland, Spain and Poland. Customers enjoy our winning formula of great value top brands and our extensive range, including many local products.
Our incredibly popular fashion brand PEP&CO is available in over 500 stores. It offers great value fashion for the whole family. It was nominated in the 2019 Retail Week Awards as Private Label of The Year.
Since July 2020, we have invested £45 million in a transformation programme. This includes new store openings and relocations, store revamps and investment in our distribution network. We are committed to playing our part in rebuilding confidence in ‘bricks and mortar’ retailing. Focusing on three types of stores;
- Destination stores offer the fullest range of products, including food, homeware, health and beauty and clothing
- Core stores offering a wide range of products on high streets customers love
- Convenience stores offer “grab and go” easy shopping
We have recently opened seven brand new stores, including our large format stores and revamped 55 stores. We are also expanding our fresh range to another 30 stores over the coming months. Our continued success is driven by offering our customers high-quality products at ultra-low prices each and every day.
If this sounds like you and you can make a real difference, apply today!
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