Buying Assistant

2 days ago

Uxbridge Greater London, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice

(based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)

  • Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
  • YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • additional benefits linked to years of employment
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Sunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and Tuesday night off)

Hours – 21:30pm-6:30am (flexibility needed for cover support, which will differ to 20:30pm-5:30am)

* Full UK Driving License is essential *

Here at Woods Foodservice, we are known as market leaders in the quality sector of the catering industry. We are at an exciting point of progression in the company with our relatively new Fresh Produce Unit. We are looking to enhance our expertise in this area by adding a Junior Fresh Produce Buying Assistant to this area, to ensure a reflection in this range that our ambient, chilled and frozen sectors already possess. At present, most of our customer are London-based, but we have already begun the expansion process into other major UK cities such as Manchester, Brighton and Bristol. The future is very promising

Tasks Include:

  • Assisting the fresh produce buyers with buying administrative support such as running daily reports, supporting them with placing orders, processing credits, etc.
  • Stepping in to support the team in busier period of the year and for holiday cover. This may include driving back and forth from the fresh produce market.
  • Helping to check deliveries when they arrive throughout the night and splitting the pallets to check and detect any issues with the orders to feed back to suppliers.
  • Checking waste and assisting with shorts throughout the night.
  • Providing assistance with analysis work in order to pinpoint areas for improvement to the senior buyers to use for insight.
  • Assisting with placing direct orders and remotely assisting with market buyers by helping them organize order lists.
  • Developing strong working relationships with Technical, Operations and Commercial Teams.

Required:

Experience in stock replenishment.

Experience of buying Fresh Produce is preferred.

Must hold a UK Driving License, no more than 6 points.

Confident driving 3.5 tonne Vans.

Must have a Forklift License.

Understanding of the supply chain process.

Good attention to & eye for detail.

Driven, self-motivated, pro-active.

Able to cope with the demands of a fast paced and changing business.

Effective team player, collaborator.

Ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Working at Woods Foodservice means you’ll be working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. We value honesty, integrity and big ideas and ensure that work-life balance is enjoyed by all. Professionalism and a positive attitude are the key attributes that make our employees stand out. With this in mind, we provide the tools necessary to ensure our teams remain passionate about their work and deliver excellence throughout their career with us. We are big on learning & development and consistently strive to identify upcoming talent in-house. If you’re willing to work hard and looking for a long-term career opportunity, this could be the role for you You’ll be joining a family business where hard work and dedication are rewarded.

To apply, submit your CV via LinkedIn.

Please note that due to expected high numbers of applicants, we will only be able to contact those applicants who best meet our role requirements. We thank you for your interest in advance.

  • Buying and Supply Chain Assistant

    2 days ago

    Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF) ~ Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience) ~ YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discounts ~ Company pension scheme ~ 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Sunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and Tuesday night off) Full UK Driving...

  • Buying and Supply Chain Assistant

    2 days ago

    Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF) ~ Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience) ~ YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discounts ~ Company pension scheme ~ 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Sunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and Tuesday night off) Full UK Driving...

  • Buying Assistant

    3 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits linked to years of employment25 days holidays plus bank holidaysSunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and...

  • Buying Assistant

    5 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits linked to years of employment25 days holidays plus bank holidaysSunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits...

  • Buying Assistant

    5 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits linked to years of employment25 days holidays plus bank holidaysSunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF) Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience) YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discounts Company pension scheme additional benefits linked to years of employment 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Sunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night...

  • Buying Assistant

    5 days ago

    Uxbridge, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce - Woods Foodservice (based at Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2YF)Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)YuLife Health & Wellbeing support and discountsCompany pension schemeadditional benefits linked to years of employment25 days holidays plus bank holidaysSunday – Friday nights (with Saturday night and...

  • Junior Fresh Produce Buying Assistant

    2 days ago

    Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Junior Fresh Produce Buying Assistant to join our team at Woods Foodservice Limited. As a key member of our Fresh Produce Unit, you will play a crucial role in supporting our buyers with administrative tasks, ensuring seamless order processing, and contributing to the growth of our fresh produce...

  • Junior Fresh Produce Buying Assistant

    2 days ago

    Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom Woods Foodservice Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Junior Fresh Produce Buying Assistant to join our team at Woods Foodservice Limited. As a key member of our Fresh Produce Unit, you will play a crucial role in supporting our buyers with administrative tasks, ensuring seamless order processing, and contributing to the growth of our fresh produce...

  • Buying Admin Assistant

    3 months ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

    **Buying Admin Assistant** **Houndsditch - London** We now have a new opportunity for a - **Buying Admin Assistant** to join our team in Houndsditch, London to assist with the day to day administration and support for our Buying Department.**What you’ll be doing**: - Day to day administration and assisting with the efficient running of the department -...

  • Buying Assistant

    3 months ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

    **Buying Assistant** **WHSmith Travel London EC3A** **The Opportunity** From the United States to Australia, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, we have c. 600 stores outside of the UK, and we are continuing to grow our international business. Our brand and tailored customer proposition in each location we operate in is synonymous with the travelling...

  • Buying Assistant- Confectionery

    3 months ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

    **Buying Assistant - Confectionery** **Job Purpose** At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative, innovative in order to do their best work. The...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Undisclosed Full time £15

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Buying Admin AssistantJob Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Buying Admin Assistant to join our team at Undisclosed. As a Buying Admin Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our buying team in managing the product lifecycle, from product setup to launch.Key Responsibilities:Product Setup...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Undisclosed Full time £15

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Buying Admin AssistantJob Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Buying Admin Assistant to join our team at Undisclosed. As a Buying Admin Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our buying team in managing the product lifecycle, from product setup to launch.Key Responsibilities:Product Setup...

  • Buying Assistant

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Buying Assistant to join our team at Kurt Geiger. As a Buying Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Buying team in the selection of commercial and market-focused collections.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Sourcing and Range BuildingAssist the buyer in the selection of customer and...

  • Buying Assistant

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Buying Assistant to join our team at Kurt Geiger. As a Buying Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Buying team in the selection of commercial and market-focused collections.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Sourcing and Range BuildingAssist the buyer in the selection of customer and...

  • Buying Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    LONDON, United Kingdom HARRODS Full time

    Our driven Food Buying team are now looking for a passionate Buying assistant to join them in the Fresh category here at Harrods, Knightsbridge. About the Role The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to the Fresh Food Buying team through working closely with the Assistant Buyer and Buyer to drive commercial performance and...

  • Buying Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Harrods Full time

    Our driven Food Buying team are now looking for a passionate Buying assistant to join them in the Fresh category here at Harrods, Knightsbridge. About the Role The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to the Fresh Food Buying team through working closely with the Assistant Buyer and Buyer to drive commercial performance and...