Location: Poundstretcher Support centre, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester , LE9 2BJ.
Full Time ¦ Permanent
Kick-start your career in Buying with one of the UK's leading discount retailers.
Are you highly organised, analytical and confident working with Excel? Do you enjoy working with data, solving problems and supporting a fast-paced commercial team? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Poundstretcher is looking for a Buying Assistant to join our Support Centre Buying team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in retail buying.
Previous buying experience is beneficial but not essential. We will provide full training and support. What is essential is a strong ability to use Microsoft Excel and a genuine enthusiasm to learn about the world of retail buying.
What you'll be doing
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Supporting Buyers with the day-to-day management of product ranges.
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Producing and maintaining reports using Microsoft Excel.
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Analysing sales, stock and supplier data to support commercial decisions.
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Creating and updating product information accurately.
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Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure products are delivered on time.
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Providing general administrative support to the Buying team.
What we're looking for
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Excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential (including formulas, pivot tables, lookups and working with large volumes of data).
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Good organisational and time management skills.
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Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
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Previous experience in a buying or merchandising environment would be an advantage, but is not required.
Why join Poundstretcher?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy commercial buying function. You'll work alongside experienced Buyers who will provide training and mentoring, giving you the skills and knowledge to develop your career within retail buying.
If you're someone with outstanding Excel skills, a passion for analysing data and an ambition to build a career in buying, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting career with Poundstretcher.
Established in 1981 Poundstretcher is a leading variety discount retailer for quality food, toiletries, garden essentials, and home-ware brands.
Offering over 5,000 products at some of the lowest prices on the high street, Poundstretcher stores provide shoppers with an incredible selection of value for money items.
With over 400 stores nationwide across our brands, Poundstretcher stocks a huge selection of great value products at competitive prices, including cleaning supplies, kitchenware, bedding, bathroom products, furniture, electric goods, children’s toys, and so much more. We even have a wide selection of pet care products within our “Pet Hut” section.
For money-conscious grocery shoppers, Poundstretcher also offers great value prices on everyday big brand items such as food, toiletries, and household goods, along with a great range of fantastic seasonal goods.
With Poundstretcher, you can be confident that you are getting the best deals, making your budget go further without sacrificing on quality or style.
Employing over 6000 people nationwide across the brand's chain of outlets, Poundstretcher aims to offer great customer service and a quality selection of products at all of our stores across the UK.
